Merchandise Planner

Reference: 9222 SJ
Consultant: Sone Johnson 

Job Description: 

  • Ensure forecasting is carried out accurately for promotions
  • Ensure the right stock is ordered for promotions
  • Ensure lines selected by buyers are at prices that will attract customers
  • Ensure comparative analysis is done on promotions and pricing
  • Able to implement a promotions plan
  • Ensure lines selected will attract customers while ensuring margins are profitable
  • Monitor and analyse promotional performance and provide input for future promotions
  • Analyse profit and loss reports after the promotions
  • Ensure promotions are prepared, sent to printers, and loaded on the system port on lines after promotions
  • Obtain and analyse opposition promotional leaflets, pamphlets, and booklets as well as any other additional information
  • Provide monthly reports as per business requirements
  • Perform administration and ad hoc duties relating to aforementioned points
  • Maintain internal & external stakeholder relations
  • Using digital technologies to create new — or modify existing — business processes, culture, and customer experiences to meet changing business and market requirements

Qualifications: 

  • BEng. Industrial Engineering
  • 3 years experience within the relevant industry
  • Computer literacy: MS Office
  • Analytical skills: Advanced level
  • Driver’s License & own transport

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.