Overview

Hire Resolve’s client is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Planner to join their fashion retail team in Cape Town. The Planner will play a crucial role in overseeing inventory levels, sales forecasting, and assortment planning to optimize sales and profitability in our stores.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute merchandise plans and strategies in line with company objectives and market trends. Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and improvement. Forecast and monitor sales and inventory levels to ensure optimum stock levels are maintained at all times. Collaborate with buying and merchandising teams to develop assortment plans that meet customer needs and target market segments. Conduct regular store visits and analyses to evaluate product performance, identify areas for improvement, and propose appropriate actions. Create and manage open-to-buy (OTB) plans to optimize inventory allocation and turnover. Develop and implement promotional strategies and markdown plans to drive sales and minimize losses. Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to ensure optimal product placement and display in-store. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, sell-through, margin, and inventory turnover to drive business growth. Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to inform planning decisions. Provide regular reports and analysis to management on category performance, sales trends, and inventory status. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective business strategies.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, or related field. Proven experience as a Planner within the fashion retail industry, preferably in a similar role. Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret and draw insights from data. Proficient in merchandise planning systems and tools. Excellent knowledge of retail mathematics, inventory management, and merchandise planning principles. Ability to forecast sales and manage inventory at store and SKU level. Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Advantageous systems e.g. Oracle, ProClarity and PLM.

Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment. Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

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