SENIOR PLANNING MANAGERS – MR PRICE GROUP

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to drive retail excellence and shape the future of fashion planning. This pivotal role demands a strategic mindset and a passion for optimizing product, place, time, and price. You will lead high-performance teams, deliver strategic insights, and refine store planning processes to maximize profitability. The company fosters a collaborative culture and offers a wealth of growth opportunities, ensuring your career trajectory is upward and forward. If you are results-driven and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Fund

Half-Day Fridays

Staff Discounts

Access to Exclusive Fashion Samples

On-Site Amenities

Leadership Pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic planning and team leadership.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor high-performance teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Deliver compelling trade reports to influence top management decisions.

Skills

Strategic Mindset

Data-Driven Decision Making

Team Leadership

Market Analysis

Retail Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

MBA or Equivalent

Tools

Data Analytics Software

Forecasting Models

Job description

SENIOR PLANNING MANAGERS – MR PRICE GROUP

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Strategic Sourcing Specialist @ Mr Price Group | Talent Acquisition

Are you a seasoned Planning Manager with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving retail excellence? Do you have the vision and expertise to shape the future of fashion planning on a global scale? If so, Mr Price Group wants YOU!

We are building a prestigious Talent Pool of industry-leading professionals ready to take on high-impact leadership roles across our business. If you are results-driven, commercially astute, and thrive on optimizing product, place, time, and price, we want to connect with you for future opportunities.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in driving business success by delivering strategic insights, optimizing profitability, and leading high-performance teams.

Dynamic Team Leadership:

• Inspire & Propel – Lead and mentor your team beyond traditional goals, aligning ambitious targets with our strategic vision.
• Culture Champion – Foster a high-performing, disciplined, and collaborative culture that thrives on innovation and agility.
• Innovate & Streamline – Introduce process enhancements to drive efficiencies and elevate performance across planning functions.

Strategic Market Influence:

• Data-Driven Decision Making – Deliver compelling trade reports and insights that influence top management and shape strategic direction.
• Retail Reimagining – Work closely with Merchandise Operations to refine store planning and forecasting models for maximum profitability.
• Market Mastery – Identify untapped opportunities and leverage deep market insights to drive significant business growth.

Insightful Analysis & Planning:

• Insight Summits – Conduct thorough post-mortems on financial performance and product trends, ensuring data-backed strategic shifts.
• Visionary Roadmapping – Develop forward-thinking, actionable plans to capture market share and lead the industry.
• Performance Tracking – Oversee comp and non-comp store growth, ensuring resilience and adaptability in a changing retail landscape.
• Assortment Strategy – Curate compelling, customer-centric product assortments that drive sales and exceed growth expectations.
• Strategic Execution – Seamlessly integrate planning modifications to ensure sales and store targets are met with precision and impact.
• Product Optimization – Leverage data insights and fashion-forward thinking to optimize product performance across all categories.

Why Join Mr Price Group?

At Mr Price Group, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers filled with purpose, leadership opportunities, and unparalleled growth potential. Here’s what’s in it for you:

Incentives Galore – Short- and long-term rewards for driving results.

Medical Aid & Wellness – Comprehensive healthcare benefits and group wellness offerings.

Retirement Fund – Secure your future with our robust retirement fund.

Work-Life Balance – Enjoy half-day Fridays & no-meeting Fridays so you can recharge.

Exclusive Discounts – Get staff discounts across all Mr Price Group brands.

Sample Shop – First access to exclusive fashion & homeware at discounted prices.

Executive Perks – Access to premium Head Office amenities (Canteen, Beautician, Hairdresser, On-Site Nurse, and more).

Inclusive Culture – Lead in an empowering and diverse workplace that values individuality.

Unlimited Growth – Leadership pathways at every level, ensuring your career trajectory moves upward and forward.

Ready to shape the future of fashion retail? Apply now to join our Talent Pool and be first in line for upcoming leadership opportunities!

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Strategy/Planning, and Sales

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion and Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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