Website Barron
Barron is the largest and most trusted Product Media brand in Africa and for over 30 years we have been helping businesses to pursue their dreams and reach their goals. In offices, kitchens, hospitals, construction sites, and even farms, we’ve been there to provide the best value and truste… read mored quality workwear that makes it possible for South Africans to step up and Be Bold. We believe that we can help all our clients Go Beyond and make a success of their proudly South African business. We offer the widest selection of corporate and promotional products, with the goal to ultimately serving your unique needs. We are inspired by innovation and creativity and use that inspiration to make memorable products for our customers.At Barron, we believe in the power of developing great brands through quality products, great service and good value, whereby every brand has the right to a meaningful way in which to tell their story. We have the in-house expertise to manage, create & manufacture products that are compliant with the highest quality and durability. Our head office is located in Johannesburg, along with our distribution centers and world-class printing and embroidery facilities. We are also represented in Southern, Central, East, and West Africa. Our biggest driver is to service over 8 000 businesses in Africa with the best service. We are the trusted partner of businesses across the country and we are here to help you: Go Beyond, Go Bold, Go Barron! Barron Head Office Ext 15, Peace St Westlake Johannesburg 1609
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of the Planner is to forecast product needs based on sales histories and develop a product line plan that assures the profitability of a product category.
JOB OBJECTIVES
Forecasting and budget management
Accountable for planned revenue, forecast as well as achieving set budget by reviewing product lines and product line productivity, ensuring that there are enough items per product line to meet targets, suggesting items for last buy, identifying redundant stock as well as products for promotion.
Responsible for Managing New Product budget, by making sure that new product presented by Buyer does not exceed budget.
Monitor and show responsibility on achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) (i.e., sales plan, gross profit, cost reductions, stock turns, and closing stock). Assess and highlight areas of positive performance and identify areas where improvement is required, and implement appropriate action for their area of control
Management of product line per category
Responsible for managing the current stock on record and product life cycle by conducting research, analyzing consumer trends, looking for opportunities within Barron competitors as well as working with the Buyer to develop features in existing products to suit specific target markets.
Stock Management according to sales
Plan stock level requirements according to forecast and budgeted stock turns
Manage clearance at appropriate times
Assess performance weekly of SKU’s and manage stock levels up and down in order to meet required sales
Analyse and evaluate Key Performance Indicators (i.e., sales plans, cost reductions, forward covers, Chain Sales to Stock Ratio (CSS) and stockturn). Consider trends, supplier efficiency and lead times when under their area of control reviewing recommendations
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualification
NQF 7: Degree in Finance/ Economics / Supply Chain Management
Knowledge
Financial Modelling
Forecasting and Product management
Product Cycle Management
Data management
Financial Acumen
Merchandise Cycle
Managing Budgets
Range Construction
Experience
Product Planner 3-5 Years
Wholesale or retail experience 3-5 years
Experience with financial forecasting of a product range 2-3 years
Skills
Excel – advanced
Powerpoint
Financial Analysis
Attention to detail
Communication
Microsoft D365
JustEnough
Research skills
Verbal comprehension
Numerical Comprehension
Analytical Reasoning
Competencies
Analysis and Judgement
Initiative and Responsibility
Organisational Awareness
Systematic Approach
Results and Goal orientation
Apply via company website ( https://barron.com/contact-us ) or
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