Job Description

Reporting into the Planning Manager, you will strategize, plan and execute a balanced profitable assortment in collaboration with your Buyer, based on historical, trend and customer/store analysis in line with the company's strategy.


We require an experienced Planner who enjoys developing a strong understanding of our product and our customer. You will use your knowledge to partner closely with your Buyer to ensure your department attains maximum profitability.



Qualifications: What are the minimum requirements for this role?



A relevant tertiary qualification - BCOM Finance, Accounts, Supply Chain, Economics, Commerce

3 years + of relevant Merchandise Planning / Retail Planning experience

Home product planning experience is advantageous



Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.



Responsibilities: Assist in the development of the planning strategy and imperatives for the new financial year and ensure the communication and implementation thereof

Analyse past seasons performance against plan to determine the proposed strategy

Ensure that all budgets are met as agreed in respect of sales, PMO, markdowns, gross profit, stock levels and stock turn and in accordance with the seasonal strategy

Plan sales, markdowns, inputs and stock levels by sub-category by week based on post-seasonal analysis, trend info and comp shop SWOT analysis to roll up to company strategic budget

Analyse, prepare and report on performance with action recommendations to merchandise management weekly

Ensure orders are placed timeously and in line with an agreed plan down to assortment criteria

Collaborate with allocators and location planners to ensure that stock is allocated appropriately
* Prepare supporting information as prescribed to be presented along with product for reviews