Senior Planner Miladys

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is seeking an experienced Senior Planner. You will manage a specific department, developing product strategies to maximize profitability. Responsibilities include team leadership, budget control, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate should have a relevant qualification and 3-5 years experience in Merchandise or Retail Planning. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the department's success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant Merchandise Planning / Retail Planning experience.
• Advanced understanding of RPAS (Arthur Planning).

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed weekly analysis of department's performance.
• Control budget for the respective department.
• Develop strategy based on current and previous season performance.
• Oversee and develop team members.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Economic understanding of supply & demand

Retail market & industry knowledge

Numerical skills

Communication skills (verbal & written)

Negotiation skills

Computer literacy

Conflict management

Analytical skills

Business understanding of retail processes

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification – BCOM Finance, Accounts, Supply Chain, Economics

Tools

RPAS (Arthur Planning)

Job description

Job title : Senior Planner Miladys

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : September 28, 2025

Job Description

Miladys, a trading division of the Mr Price Group is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Merchandise Planner. Reporting into the Planning Manager, you will be responsible for managing a particular department within the division. This role requires someone who enjoys developing a strong understanding of our product and our customer. You will use this knowledge to partner closely with your Buyers to develop a product strategy that will ensure the department attains maximum profitability. Once a product strategy is determined you will work closely with your team of to ensure it is executed as efficiently and effectively as possible

Responsibilities

• To meet your objectives you will lead the team in completing a detailed weekly analysis of your department's performance where you must also react to opportunities or possible risks in the market to either maximize sales or reduce loss in sales.
• You would be responsible for controlling the budget for the respective department and must develop key relationships with stakeholders internal and external to execute the business strategy.
• Finally, as your season draws to a close you would then start to develop a strategy going forward based on what happened previously, what is happening currently in your business and to identify new opportunities that exist in the market for you to capitalize on.
• Your ability to oversee and develop others (incl. trainees) along with a constant hunger to review and improve processes would be advantageous!

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification – BCOM Finance, Accounts, Supply Chain, Economics
• 3-5 years relevant Merchandise Planning / Retail Planning experience
• Advanced Level understanding of RPAS (Arthur Planning)

Knowledge / Skills required

• Commercial acumen
• Economic understanding of supply & demand
• Retail market & industry knowledge
• Numerical skills
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Negotiation skills
• Computer literacy
• Conflict management
• Analytical skills
• Business understanding of Miladys business processes, MRPG Systems & BI and the Miladys customer preferable
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