Product Planner (CUBE, Girls, Boys)
**Location**: Ackermans Support Centre
**Application**: Open
### **Role Overview**:
As a Product Planner, your primary responsibility is the delivery, implementation, and management of business plans that align with the merchandise strategy of your department. This role demands a proactive, solution-driven individual with a passion for retail and the energy to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
### **Key Responsibilities**:
- **Business Plan Implementation**:
- Deliver and implement departmental business plans that align with the Strategic Business Unit’s (SBU) merchandise strategy.
- **Forecast Management**:
- Manage departmental forecasts to achieve growth and profitability targets as outlined in the Business Plan.
- **Merchandise Assortment Planning**:
- Prepare and deliver merchandise assortment plans that support the approved departmental business strategy.
- **Replenishment Management**:
- Ensure adequate product inflows to maintain replenishment service levels, supporting departmental growth and profitability.
- **Risk Management**:
- Provide accurate and timely merchandise information to minimize risks and optimize business opportunities.
- **Project Execution**:
- Execute and manage project plans to achieve defined objectives when applicable.
### **Qualifications**:
- **Essential**: Grade 12 certificate.
- **Preferred**:
- B. Comm./B. Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats, or Business Science.
- National Diploma in Internal Auditing, Cost and Management Accounting, or Financial Information Systems.
### **Knowledge**:
- Understanding of the retail merchandise cycle, including buying, planning, logistics, and store operations.
- Familiarity with seasonal and non-seasonal replenishments.
- Knowledge of the South African retail clothing market, including customer and competitor insights.
### **Skills Required**:
- **Commercial Acumen & Numerical Skills**: Ability to understand and apply commercial thinking.
- **Analytical & Problem-Solving**: Strong analytical skills with logical problem-solving abilities.
- **Interpersonal & Relationship-Building**: Ability to build strong working relationships.
- **Planning & Time Management**: Effective planning, organizing, and managing time to meet deadlines.
- **Conflict Resolution**: Skills to manage and resolve conflicts effectively.
### **Demonstrated Competencies**:
- **Resilience & Agility**: Ability to maintain high energy and initiative under pressure.
- **Collaboration**: Ability to foster teamwork and influence decision-making positively.
- **Flexibility**: Adaptability in diverse circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
- **Self-Motivation**: Demonstrates responsibility, pride in work, and a methodical, detail-oriented approach.
- **Communication**: Effective communication skills across all levels.
- **Integrity & Assertiveness**: Upholding professional integrity and assertiveness in task management.
### **Experience**:
- **Essential**:
- Minimum of 3 years in product planning within retail or FMCG.
- **Preferred**:
- Experience in replenishment and assortment planning.
- Prior experience in store planning, management, logistics, and supply chain processes.
- Proficiency in planning systems and advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
### **Application Encouragement**:
If you have the experience, skills, and motivation to excel in a dynamic retail environment, this role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity. Apply now to be part of a team shaping the future of the business!