Merchandise Planner

Cape Town Southern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing
Reference: CPT005480/CS

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Employer: Persona Staff

An exciting opportunity has become available at our client, based in the Southern Suburbs, for a for a resilient, highly motivated Merchandise Planner who is organised, has strong numerical ability and the ability to think laterally.Role Overview:As a Merchandise Planner, youâ€™ll play a crucial role in optimizing inventory levels, maximising sales and ensuring product availability across brands and/or ranges. Youâ€™ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage merchandise plans that align with our business goals.Â The ideal candidate will be actively involved in managing the product lifecycle and work closely with our international supply chain and retail customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive the product planning and management processes for relevant product ranges.
Develop and execute product plans to meet organization profitability objectives.
Provide analytical data in support of seasonal product and range development.
Develop merchandise forecasts based on customer behavioural patterns and business trends.
Work with customers, sales team and supply chain management to ensure efficient service delivery.
Maintain merchandise and product plans to ensure cost effectiveness.
Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.
Maintain merchandise planning processes and systems to improve forecasting accuracy.
Stock management.
Margin forecast and management.
Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans.
Implement analytical measures and tracking in various processes of the business.

REQUIREMENTS:

Matric.
Degree in either B. Com or Business Science.
Computer literacy is essential.
Experience in any ERP Planning software will be advantageous.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good organisational and communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to craig@personastaff.co.za
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
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Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job