Store Planner - Homeware

Assist and support the Planner with administrative tasks and analysis required to deliver optimum availability and profitable stock investments.

• Provide input into planning/buying process
• Provide the correct information to ensure correct allocations
• Planning (Store Sales Planning, Size Profiling, Store Profiles)
• Allocation of merchandise to stores
• Liaison with stores and suppliers
• Integral part of the planning team and active participation with the department is required
• Active participation in departmental analysis down to store and size to enable trade
• Effective use of reports available for analysis
• Monitor sell-through, sales, and stock metrics; recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Merchandise Planners, and Allocators to land product effectively.
• Manage replenishment rules and ensure product availability without overstocking.
• Weekly trade analysis and reporting.

• Relevant retail/ business qualification
• 2 years retail experience (minimum)
• Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability
• Analytical capability (core skill, non-negotiable)
• Efficient and accurate attention to detail
• Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set
• Good working knowledge of computer software, Excel and Cognos reporting skills
• Assertive, effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Action orientated and deadline driven
• Problem solving ability
• Ability to use own initiative and be proactive
• Ability to work independently and decision making-ability
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with confidence