Ackermans Vacancies – Product Planner Kuils River, Cape Town

Job Purpose:
We’re seeking dynamic and analytical Product Planners who are passionate about driving performance and eager to make an impact in retail. This is a general posting for future opportunities, so if you’re ready to bring your expertise to Ackermans, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement departmental business plans in line with our merchandise strategy.
• Manage forecasts to meet growth and profitability targets as set in the Business Plan.
• Prepare merchandise assortment plans that support the approved departmental strategy.
• Ensure sufficient stock inflows to maintain agreed replenishment service levels.
• Provide timely merchandise information to minimize risk and maximize business opportunities.
• Execute project plans to meet departmental objectives when applicable.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Grade 12 certificate.
• Preferred: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats, Business Science, or a National Diploma in Internal Auditing, Cost and Management Accounting, or Financial Information Systems.

Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth understanding of the retail merchandise cycle, including Buying, Planning, Logistics, and Store operations.
• Familiarity with the SA retail clothing market and seasonal/non-seasonal replenishments.
• Strong commercial acumen and numerical aptitude.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven abilities in planning, organizing, and time management.

Experience:

• 2-3 years in product planning within retail and/or FMCG is essential.
• Experience in replenishment, assortment planning, and store planning is preferred.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and recent Microsoft Office software is required.

Additional Qualities:

• Resilient and adaptable, with a strong sense of initiative and self-motivation.
• Strong collaborative skills, influencing decision-making in team settings.
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and deadline-driven.
• Effective communicator at all levels and assertive in managing tasks.

Ready to shape the future of retail? Apply now to explore exciting opportunities with Ackermans

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