Job Description

The Planner II 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.

Responsibilities

Influence and implement merchandise strategy. Manage financial and strategic aspects of products.
Handle range assortments and replenishment.
Communicate with stores and field teams.
Develop promotional and range distribution strategies. analyse store profiles and sales trends.
Ensure effective product planning and control. Provide insights and recommendations for improving merchandise performance. Support overall merchandise strategy.
Drive productefficiencies and key measures - sales, markdown, inventory, sales margin
Developing category strategic, tactical, and operational plans to achieve set targets
Management of range assortment at store level in conjunction with the buyer
Replenishment of key lines
Manage OTB allowance both in-season and forward budgets
Attend all appointments relating to product launches and selection throughout the year as specified
Analysis and review of previous week sales with the buying team and propose and drive actions for the week
Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
Reporting on performance, initiatives and operational plans to management periodically (weekly,monthly, seasonally, and annually)
Team player and be able to fostercollaboration across buying, planning, marketing, VM and operations functions.
Be influential in the implementing of change to achieve company goals/objectives
Drive allocation and grading strategy with allocator
Delivery management
Markdown proposal and action

Qualifications

Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degreein relevant field
At least 5 -8 years of proven working experience as a Planner (sports/branded goods advantageous)
Sound understanding of the retail cycle and planning process
A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages including Microsoft office

Skills:

Behaviours:

Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Building Effective Teams - forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
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
Organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation.

Location Planner - Totalsports

Key skills