Merchandise Planning Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

• The purpose of the job is to translate the sales and profit budget for the Merchandise department into the most appropriate apportioning into the relevant components (i.a., stock, margin, provisions) and then to accurately forecast, monitor, and analyze performance against budget and influence change in order for the company to achieve its sales and profitability targets.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Education:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with a Finance, Supply Chain, Process Engineering and/or Business Administration focus (essential)

Minimum Experience:

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 5 Years relevant experience in Planning Management or related area of which at least 3 years in a senior leadership role (essential)
• Experience of having managed a merchandise planning or related department/division (essential)

Minimum Skills:

• Interpersonal skills (persuasion, conflict handling)
• Communications skills (verbal, written)
• Leadership skills (essential)
• Financial analysis and management skills (essential)
• Budgeting skills (essential)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced computer skills (MS Suite: Email, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Minimum Knowledge:

• Understanding of the business (importation, lead times, supply chain management)
• Business operations, systems, and processes;
• Planning strategies and methodologies;
• Principles of accounting and financial management;
• Analytical models and methodologies

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online
• Note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
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• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

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