JOB PURPOSE<\/p>\n
\tThe 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
JOB OBJECTIVES<\/p>\n
Forecasting and budget management<\/p>\n
\tAccountable 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.
\n\tResponsible for Managing New Product budget, by making sure that new product presented by Buyer does not exceed budget.
\n\tMonitor and show responsibility on achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) (i.e., sales plan, gross profit, cost reductions, stock turns, and closing stock). \u00a0Assess and highlight areas of positive performance and identify areas where improvement is required, and implement appropriate action for their area of control<\/p>\n
Management of product line per category<\/p>\n
\tResponsible 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.<\/p>\n
Stock Management according to sales<\/p>\n
\tPlan stock level requirements according to forecast and budgeted stock turns
\n\tManage clearance at appropriate times
\n\tAssess performance weekly of SKU’s and manage stock levels up and down in order to meet required sales
\n\tAnalyse 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<\/p>\n
JOB REQUIREMENTS
\nQualification<\/p>\n
\tNQF 7: Degree in Finance\/ Economics \/ Supply Chain Management<\/p>\n
Knowledge<\/p>\n
\tFinancial Modelling
\n\tForecasting and Product management
\n\tProduct Cycle Management
\n\tData management
\n\tFinancial Acumen
\n\tMerchandise Cycle
\n\tManaging Budgets
\n\tRange Construction
\n\tExperience
\n\tProduct Planner 3-5 Years
\n\tWholesale or retail experience 3-5 years
\n\tExperience with financial forecasting of a product range 2-3 years<\/p>\n
Skills<\/p>\n
\tExcel – advanced
\n\tPowerpoint
\n\tFinancial Analysis
\n\tAttention to detail
\n\tCommunication
\n\tMicrosoft D365
\n\tJustEnough
\n\tResearch skills
\n\tVerbal comprehension
\n\tNumerical Comprehension
\n\tAnalytical Reasoning<\/p>\n
Competencies<\/p>\n
\tAnalysis and Judgement
\n\tInitiative and Responsibility
\n\tOrganisational Awareness
\n\tSystematic Approach
\n\tResults and Goal orientation<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/barron.com\/contact-us ) or<\/p>\n
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