Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring and reporting on the online trade performance. Reviewing and analyzing the brands performance across all KPI, i.e. profitability, stock management, Order fulfilment, & promotional performance. Defining the parameters of the online fulfilment and stock investment strategy. Merchandise administration: Together with Online Trade Manager ensure that Sneaker Factory hold a pre-eminent product assortment and the sufficient amount to meet the needs and demand of an online customer.  Together with the Planning team and Online Trade Manager, ensure a seamless flow of product for online to all OneStock stores. Working with the operations admin team to ensure optimal performance across the One stock hub. Working with the Bash partner success team to ensure optimal execution and performance. Working across the buying and planning teams to managing the online promotional and markdown plans and profitability. Influencing and implementing the brand's Ecommerce strategy. Operational management of the Ecommerce channel. Managing website product availability and accuracy. Communication with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to identify new content opportunities and proactively bring ideas and innovation to improve the customer experience and aid conversion. 

 

Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification. 2 - 5 years+ proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner.

 

Skills:

A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work. Computer literacy in word, excel (advanced) and planning systems. Strong business acumen and merchant thinking. Good organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Proven decision-making ability.

 

Behaviours:

Effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders. Applies market and business insights in order to drive organizational objectives. Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner. Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers. Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets. Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organizational problems. Develops plans and priorities initiatives that align to the organizational goals and objectives. Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth.

 

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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