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An opportunity has become available in our l eisurewear team (Old Khaki) for a confident, energetic and resilient s enior planner who can think laterally and who has the strong analytical, logical reasoning and numerical abilities required to oversee the merchandise planning for the applicable portfolio in adherence to the Cape Union Mart Group standards.Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align with the company vision, be self-motivated and actively involved in overseeing the end to end process in the applicable area of responsibility. In addition, the successful candidate should have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.Duties and responsibilities Achieve turnover, gross profit budgets, stock budgets and related KPI’sDeliver and implement post seasonal analysis, strategic planning, range & assortment planningAccurately and continuously budgeting and forecasting in order to achieve sales plan and maximize profitabilityAccurately and continuously forecasting inflows to achieve sales plans, departmental growth and profitabilityExecuting and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable)Supporting and guiding team members with regards to efficient administration as well as the accurate allocation of stock to ensure that the right stock gets to the right store by the right timeLiaising with stores, suppliers, customers shipping and marketing Experience and qualifications 3-5 years of working experience as a Retail/Merchandise/Product Planner within a retail environment is requiredMatric with a relevant tertiary qualification is an important pre-requisiteMicrosoft Office proficiency with advanced excel experience is essentialWorking knowledge and experience with Merchandise planning and reporting systems is requiredExperience in planning menswear and footwear will be highly advantageousCompetencies required Good articulation with excellent English written & verbal communication skills Sound numerical, analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skillsStrong merchant, trader and commercial mentalityA team collaborator with strong strategic and forward thinkingStrong planning, organising, administrating and coordinating skillsAbility to work independently, self-lead and use initiativeMethodical, detail-orientated and accurateDeadline and outcomes focusedProactive, innovative, passionate, committed, self-motivated, driven and trustworthyResilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environmentAbility to prioritise, manage your time, maintain high levels of drive and initiative while under pressureAbility to resolve conflictAbility to build and maintain relationships with all levels of the organisationAbility to make sound decisions
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An opportunity has become available in our outdoor team for a confident, energetic and resilient merchandise allocator who has the strong analytical, logical reasoning and numerical abilities required to oversee the allocations for the relevant Cape Union Mart Outdoor portfolio in adherence to the Cape Union Mart Group standards.Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align with the company vision, be self-motivated and actively involved in overseeing the end to end process in the applicable area of responsibility. In addition, the successful candidate should have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.Duties and responsibilities Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise StrategyImplement the Allocation strategy according to store turnover and profileEnsure allocations are done effectively based on trade and store performanceAnalytical support and feedback to influence the Planning and Buying teamsStore and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysisReporting and recommendations regarding store performance – this role plays a crucial link between stores and the merchandise teamLiaising with suppliers, stores and the Distribution Centre regarding queriesMonitoring the delivery of stock and take appropriate actionReplenishment managementEffective communication with stores and fieldMonitoring product performance to take appropriate actionRegular store visits where appropriate Experience and qualifications 2 - 3 years’ experience as a retail/merchandise/product/store allocator within a retail environmentMatric and qualification in a related fieldA high degree of numeracy and a detailed and strategic approach to workThe ability to communicate effectively at all levelsAbility to show initiative and be resourcefulSound decision-making abilityMust have excellent MS Office (Excel at an advanced level) skills and/or other Planning Tools Competencies required Self-leadershipTeam collaborator and passionateAccurate and detail-orientedAble to effectively time manageAble to plan, problem-solve and forecastResilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environmentPlease note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.REQUIREMENTS
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Our client, a brand development house in Cape Town, is looking for a Product and Merchandise Planner to join their team.In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to: As part of the Operations Team and under the direction of the General Manager, deliver and implement best practice to ensure optimal levels of stock across Teamwear, retail and E Commerce, ensuring that client demands, and contractual obligations are met for the procurement and supply across company brands.Use available systems and tools, combined with lateral thinking, strong analytical skill and proven numerical abilities, to assist in managing the company stock levels in accordance with company strategies.Responsibilities: Plans and forecasts for future sales orders based on historical buys, reoccurring buys, and current inventory levels (the correct stock, in the correct size curve, in the relevant month, as per customer order requirement on the system).Planning of the seasonal range buy-in for company brands under the direction of the CEO.Reconciling sales orders and stock on hand in order to calculate what needs to be placed with suppliers.Managing the inflow of stock so as to achieve stock availability targets.Reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by respective company brands.Working with cross-functional teams to execute projects within assigned timelines and budgets.Updating management and cross functional teams about product availabilities.Liaising with the shipping agency regarding international shipments.Identifying areas of improvements and recommending action plans.Generating purchase orders for new and replenishment orders.Tracking and managing outstanding purchase orders with the respective suppliers.Management and ordering of labels, trims, barcodes and any such garment requirements for the company brands.Ensuring the capturing of quality data so as to support quality analysis.Weekly management and review of inventory in the warehouse as well as on the company’s online stores, ensuring timeous replenishment and achieving targeted stock efficiencies.The review and approval of costing documents per brand.Stock holding and clearance programs for seasonal product lines to ensure that the business is not under- or overstocked at any given time.Actively pursuing and collaborating in tactical and strategic initiatives to create greater effectiveness and efficiency.Assisting with the creation and addition of product codes, SKUs and images.Assisting in development of best practices pertaining to the planning process and documentation thereof.Producing and maintaining financial departmental reporting, including weekly open-to-buy margin planning, markdown, and inventory budgets.Managing stock availability (warehouse and suppliers), stock and sales
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Junior Demand Planner Beauty-Clicks Group LimitedClicks is on the hunt for a Junior Demand Planner, to ensure effective demand and statistical forecasting for assigned categories in order to drive profitability through increased sales, improved margins, and working capital productivity.To be accountable forforecast accuracy within the allocated categoriesTo be accountable foroptimized inventory levels within the allocated categories and minimum order quantity within the allocated categoriesTo partner with the CategoryManagers on the development of pre-season sales, markdown, margin, and inventory plansTo analyze and propose to the merchandising department top line shifts in the assortment investment at the category levelAt the category level monitor projections, inventory flow and seasonal sell-off plans as well as validate monthly forecast for open to buymanagementTo recognize and reconcile forecast exceptions to track and manage sales against forecast and validate forecast for OTB managementTo determine causal factors impacting forecasts and respond appropriately, (weather, moving events, promotions etc.)To ensure effective stakeholder management and engagement in order to determine trends, identify new products, evaluate risks and determine inventory and replenishment requirementsTo generate and deliver accurate and timely management reports and maintain key metrics against goals in order to analyze forecast performance and ensure forecast accuracy and inventory optimization
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