Job Description

Key responsibilities:

Managing store budgets and identifying opportunities for stock turn improvements New & Revamp store viabilities and strategy as well as profiling planned Monitoring new and revamp stores with monthly feedback to merchants with opportunities Markdown reconciliation with finance and all supplier claim recon with finance All store incentives and weekly updates Month end financial pack inclusive of all reports 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 A high degree of numeracy and an analytical. detailed and strategic approach to work Strong business acumen, merchant thinking, as well as store and customer understanding Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills Excellent negotiating skills A high degree of decision-making ability Service orientated and self-motivated Ability to work effectively in a team environment Assertive communication skills and the ability to communicate and develop relationships at all levels Computer literacy Product knowledge will be advantageous Knowledge of Logility System advantageous

Skills:

Customer Centric Thinking Planning & Organising Supplier Management High Numeracy and Analytical Skills Trader Mentality Advance Excel Skills Strong Communication

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.