Central Planning Analyst - Fashion Retail Group - Cape Town Region
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Key Responsibilities: Assisting with the implementation of the Company’s merchandise plans that support the Company’s merchandise strategy. Conducting intensive analysis and interrogation of product performance across the Company. Proactively reporting on exceptions, risks & opportunities identified in the analysis of product performance and providing the business with possible actions to minimise the risk and maximise opportunity. Maintaining product hierarchy and ensuring compliance Execute weekly mark-down processes and reporting Provide inputs into project plans to achieve the agreed objective and provide support to aid decision making Assist with ad-hoc analysis, reports and queries. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of: the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores retail and merchandise planning processes seasonal and non-seasonal replenishments the SA retail clothing market, customers and competitors Sound numerical skills Analytical thinking and logical problem-solving skills Merchant skills and a sound commercial mentality Inter-personal and relationship-building skills Planning, organising and time management skills The ability to be: resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under initiative under pressure methodical, detail-orientated and accurate assertive deadline-orientated proactive and use one’s own initiative The ability to: make decisions communicate effectively at all levels be self-motivated/driven, take responsibility and have a sense of pride in one’s work work independently, as well as be a team player pay attention to detail remain focused and flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances create a shared vision and to positively influence others to make decisions A strong customer-orientation Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product & store planning within a clothing retail environment is an important requirement. Experience working in planning systems such as Enterprise Planning, Allocation Planning and/or Just Enough is preferred The following additional experience would be an advantage: Experience in replenishment and assortment planning Previous store management experience Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word & Excel) is essential. Experience in working at an a dvanced level in Excel would be a definite advantage . Qualifications: A Grade 12 certificate is an essential requirement. A qualification would be a definite advantage and is preferred. If you fulfill the above requirements, please submit your updated CV and please include the answers to the following questions below: What interests you about this position? Do you have experience working in Planning Systems such as Enterprise Planning, Location Planning and Assortment Planning? Elaborate on your relevant experience in analysis of information and data management? Elaborate on your experience in Planning, specifically within Retail Rate your MS Excel proficiency – Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced What is your notice period?
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