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Main Purpose<\/strong>
\nTo develop, implement, control and revise \/ adjust all elements of merchandise planning to ensure profitability and sufficient servicing of stores.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Strategic planning
\n\u2022 Production management
\n\u2022 Sales and financial budgeting
\n\u2022 Develop and implement Merchandise, Range, Stock and intake Planning
\n\u2022 Analysing sales performance, stock and planned availability
\n\u2022 Managing and developing Store Planner\u2019s<\/p>\n

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Key Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Preferably a relevant business diploma \/ degree (Retail business management\/BCom\/Clothing management\/BScience\/BA)
\n\u2022 3-5 years planning experience
\n\u2022 Extensive Retail knowledge
\n\u2022 Technically strong merchandising skills
\n\u2022 Merchant and retail ability: demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the market place, competitors and customer needs
\n\u2022 Knowledge of business IT systems (including Forecasting and Replenishment, RMS etc)
\n\u2022 Knowledge of Product lead times to formulate a working critical path
\n\u2022 Ability to formulate strategies and implement shorter-term tactical plans that are cost \u2013 effective efficient and realistic
\n\u2022 Analytical and interpretative ability
\n\u2022 Business acumen: an understanding of basic business processes and how sales are generated and the ability to achieve these goals
\n\u2022 Computer literate: advanced Excel Skills and ability to operate in a Windows based environment
\n\u2022 Assertiveness and influencing ability
\n\u2022 Effective communication and interpersonal skills
\n\u2022 Results driven and proactive
\n\u2022 Ability to work in a pressurised environment
\n\u2022 Team Player<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a proud South African brand, Woolworths is committed to transformation. Meeting our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here to apply online<\/a><\/p>\n

Apply online before 19\/11\/2014.
\nPlease note that Recruiters may delete or expire jobs at any time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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