Job Description

The Central Planner is responsible for influencing and implementing the relevant brand's merchandise strategy. They manage financial and strategic aspects of various products, including product planning, controlling open-to-buy, and reviewing figures. They also handle range assortments, replenishment, distribution strategy, and communication with stores and field teams. Additionally, they provide insights and recommendations for improving merchandise performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing RFO's external DC particularly the system integration project as well as the current and future work flow. Managing pre season and in season store plans and identifying opportunities for stock turn improvements. Managing New & Revamp store viabilities and strategy as well as store profiling, monitoring opening stock on hand targets . Monitoring new and revamp stores with monthly feedback to merchants with opportunities Working alongside allocation team to execute allocation and assortment strategy incorporating Operations feedback. Updating store AIM plans and store attributes. All store incentives and weekly updates. Month end financial pack inclusive of all reports as well as weekly store performance reporting. To achieve the above through building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with key functions within the business.

Qualifications and Experience:

A relevant tertiary qualification. 5+ years' proven merchandise distribution and planning experience - Central Planning experience is not a prerequisite. Product knowledge will be advantageous. Knowledge of Pyramid and PMM will be advantageous.

Skills:

Entrepreneurial mindset Highly motivated self-starter Analytical Processes Commercial Acumen Logistics Management Customer Service Delivery Planning & Organizing Policy & Procedures Market Research and Analysis Requirements Analysis

Behaviours:

Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships Demonstrates Self-awareness - accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.