Merchandise Planner - Jewellery - Cape Town

Position Description:MERCHANDISE PLANNERJewellery has an exciting opportunity available for a Merchandise Planner for our flagship Brands. If you would like to join a leading retailer in South Africa, and you possess the following abilities, then this is the ideal position for you.Key activities include:     Work collaboratively with the buying team to maximise sales, optimise inventory levels and grow profit   Analysis of merchandise performance with relevant outcomes proposed   Effectively develop, communicate, present and implement the product strategy   Effectively develop, communicate, present and implement the location strategy   Effectively communicate, present and implement the promotional strategy aligned to marketing campaigns   Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures   Provide weekly and monthly trade feedback with associated action plans   Managing monthly, seasonal and financial year forecasts for product categories   Managing range size and assortments   Managing replenishment stock   Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners, including suppliers   Key Requirements:     Matric   Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification   3 - 5 years + proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner   A high degree of  numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work   Computer literacy in MS Office, excel (intermediate to advanced)   Strong aptitude for ERP systems (Planning, Allocations, Buy-Plans, etc.)   Strong business acumen and merchant thinking   Good organisational and interpersonal skills   Excellent communication and negotiation skills   Proven decision-making ability Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.