JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
- Influencing and implementing the FIX brand’s merchandise strategy
- Financial and strategic management of the various products e.g. product planning, controlling open-to-buy, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
- Management of the range assortments on a Quick responds model
- Management and implementation of distribution strategy e.g. analysing stores profiles & sales trends, developing promotional & range distribution by store & cluster
- Communication with stores and field
Qualifications and Experience:
- A high degree of numeracy and analytical thinking
To be considered for the role, you need amongst other things:
- Proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner (5 years minimum)
- Trader mentality, business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking
- The ability to think and operate at a strategic level
- A detailed and methodical approach to work
- To be able to make decisions and meet deadlines whilst working in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
- Resilience and emotional maturity
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- To confidently influence and persuade at all levels
- Computer literacy in Word, Excel and related planning systems
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to work effectively individually as well as within a team environment
Skills:
- Highly Analytical
- Assortment Planning
- Commercial Acumen
- Planning & Organising
- Supplier Chain Management
- Skilled in Merchandise Systems and Excel
Behaviours:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, interpersonal relations, problem solving, teamwork & written communication
- Comfortable and effective influencer.
- You need to be flexible and agile as the environment is very dynamic and priorities can change.
- Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
- Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
- Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- 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.