Hire Resolve’s client is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Retail Planner to join their industry team in KwaZulu-Natal. The Retail Planner will be responsible for developing merchandise financial plans and assortment plans that align with the company’s overall business strategy and financial goals. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of retail mathematics and data analysis, as well as the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement merchandise financial plans that support the company’s sales, margin, and inventory turnover goals
• Analyze historical sales data and market trends to forecast future sales and inventory needs
• Create assortment plans that meet customer demand while maximizing profitability
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Inventory Management, and Marketing teams to ensure assortment plans are executed effectively
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and drive business growth
• Conduct regular business reviews and present findings to senior management
• Stay current on retail industry trends and best practices

Requirements:

• Matric with a business-related tertiary qualification (BCom. Retail buying or Business management).
• Minimum 5 years of retail management experience.
• Highly computer skilled in ERP systems as well as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Management, leadership, and supervisory skills, combined with strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to train and motivate staff.
• Product knowledge and merchandising skills are compulsory.
• Drivers license and own vehicle is compulsory.
• Able to travel to branches when required.
• Project management experience and skills, with experience in store planning and layout design.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann, Rebecca Grylls, or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:  *****@*****.co.za

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.