Product Planner Clothing

Michele Visser Recruiters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Cape Town is seeking a Product Planner to drive merchandise strategy and achieve profitability through effective planning and forecasting. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 certificate, a B.Sc. or Diploma in Finance, and at least 2-3 years' experience in product planning within retail. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and a detail-oriented approach are essential. This is a full-time position offering a competitive monthly salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of product planning experience in retail or FMCG.
• Experience with replenishment and assortment planning.
• Previous store management or planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and implement business plans supporting merchandise strategy.
• Manage forecasts to achieve growth and profitability.
• Prepare and deliver merchandise assortment plans.

Skills

Sound commercial thinking

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing

Conflict resolution

Collaboration skills

Effective communication

Detail-oriented approach

Education

Grade 12 certificate

B.Sc. in Finance, Accounting, Stats

National Diploma in Financial Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Introduction

My client a leading fashion retailer in Cape Town has vacancies for Product Planners in retail clothing to join their team.

The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, has an analytical mind, is passionate about performance and driven by solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU's merchandise strategy.
• Managing departmental forecasts to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Preparing and delivering merchandise assortment plans that support the signed‑off departmental business strategy.
• Ensuring sufficient inflows to maintaining agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Providing accurate and timely merchandise information to minimise risk and optimise business opportunities.
• Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Qualifications required: A Grade 12 certificate is an essential requirement. A qualification would be a definite advantage.
• Preferred qualifications are: B.

Comm.

/ B. Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats and Business Science OR National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and Cost and Management Accounting OR National Diploma in Financial Information Systems

Knowledge of: the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores seasonal & non-seasonal replenishment the SA retail clothing market, customers and competitors

Skills required:

• Sound commercial thinking & numerical skills
• Analytical thinking & logical problem‑solving skills
• Interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Planning, organising & time management skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrate resilience, agility and the ability to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• Collaboration skills, fostering a shared vision, and positively influencing decision‑making in a team setting
• Flexibility to function effectively under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in diverse circumstances
• Self‑motivation, a sense of responsibility, and pride in one's work
• Methodical and detail‑oriented approach, ensuring accuracy in tasks
• Effective communication skills across all levels
• Strong sense of integrity in professional conduct
• Deadline‑oriented mindset
• Assertiveness in handling tasks and responsibilities

A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail and / or FMCG environment is an ESSENTIAL requirement.

Preferred experience:

• Replenishment and assortment planning experience
• Prior store planning experience
• Previous store management experience (1 – 2 years)
• Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes
• Experience working in planning systems
• Experience working with the most recent Microsoft software, including Word and Excel, is a prerequisite.

Proficiency in advanced Excel usage would be an asset.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly Salary

Interested?

Interested?