Candidate Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Stock Planning & Allocation: Ensuring optimal stock levels across stores/channels, minimizing over/under-stocking, and managing replenishment.
• Sales Forecasting & Analysis: Reviewing historical data, analyzing performance, and adjusting forecasts based on market conditions.
• Financial Control: Managing working capital, margins, markdowns, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) to meet profitability targets.
• Collaboration: Working with buyers, logistics, and marketing to ensure product availability. 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Analytical Thinking: Strong numerical skills to interpret sales data, identify trends, and make decisions based on data.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in merchandise management systems, Excel, and sometimes specialized planning tools.
• Retail Experience: Knowledge of the retail industry, supply chain, and product life cycles. 

 

Please email cv to marlene@servicesolutions.co.za