Job Description: Develop store merchandise strategies for one or more departments through developing store plans that will deliver budgeted profit through ensuring the right stock is at the right place at the right time to maximize sales and to minimize mark down Job Responsibilities: With the Planner, analyse trade in the current season in order to identify opportunities to maximize sales across stores. Analyse sales of the current season stores in order to identify insights and opportunities for future forecasts as well as to react to current season in adjusting allocations and store plans to maximize profitability Use insights from analysis of past store sales and develop merchandise store plans that equate to profitable sales for future seasons in order to maximize the business strategy across stores. Track the level of inventory compared to sales across stores, working to quickly to react to under and over performing stores, in order to minimize stock holding through considering, inter branch transfers, and changes to allocations. Track and manage store cover ratios within the Sub-departments to ensure the correct cover ratios across stores to maximize allocation of stock. Review service levels to ensure correct stock level by size in all stores. Job Requirements: Communication and collaboration skills. Knowledge of Apparel, Footwear, Accessories & Equipment. Numerical skills. Commercial Acumen. Analytical skills. Microsoft Office. Qualification & Experience: Degree in Business, Supply Chain and/or Finance related. 3 years plus experience as a Retail/ merchandise/product planner. Job Details: Company: Mr Price Group Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, SA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here Vacancieshut.com