Senior Planner- Exact

Minimum Matric qualification with a Degree or Diploma in Business or related field At least 3 years’ experience in retail apparel merchandise planning Proven retail apparel planning experience Strong MS Excel skills (advanced) for planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting Strong analytical capability with the ability to proactively drive trading decisions through trend analysis and performance insight Skills:  Analytical Processes  Commercial Acumen  Contract Management  Customer Service Delivery  Planning & Organising  Policy & Procedures  Market Research and Analysis  Supplier Management  Requirements Analysis  Global Sourcing  Strategic eCommerce  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 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   Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information   Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems   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    Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation   Preference will be given but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

Drive product efficiencies and key commercial measures including sales, margin, markdowns, inventory levels, and stock turn Manage Open‑to‑Buy (OTB) for in‑season and forward budgets, ensuring disciplined stock and margin control Manage delivery performance and stock flow to ensure alignment with demand Conduct regular store visits to build deep understanding of store performance and customer behaviour Operate with a trader mindset, balancing risk and opportunity to maximise sales, margin, and stock efficiency Develop strategic, tactical, and operational category plans to achieve financial and stock targets Manage range assortments and store‑level distribution in partnership with the Buyer and Allocator