Planner

JOB TITLE
Planner | MAF LifeStyle | Merchandising department

ROLE SUMMARY
The Planner supports the Senior Planner & Planning Manager to effectively analyze multi-dimensional plans including sales trends, gross margin and inventory partnering with the Buying and Store teams to maximize retail profits through effective planning and trading of ranges throughout the region covered. The role controls delivery, allocation and replenishment activities in line with agreed range and allocation plans to identify and action opportunities for optimizing sales and stock holding.

ROLE PROFILE

• Accountable for the right products / stock to be available in the right quantities at the right place at the right time.
• Plan collection’s clearance and end of season markdown for achievement of sell through to be in line with the margin expectations of the business
• Assist with the overall markdown plans for the department including promotions like Gift with purchase, Multi-Buy Offers, re-pricing of product lines
• Review and monitor logistics costs per country and flag any adverse impacts on margins.
• Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers.
• Contribute and support the business in achieving the Dare Today, Change Tomorrow sustainability strategy
• Track and understand customer profiles, trends and preferences to make sound product/stock decisions meeting customer expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong inter and intra departmental relationships for open and effective sharing of information and follow up actions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate degree in a related field preferably business or finance.
• 2- 4 years in a Planner role.
• Experience in Fashion Retail environment is mandatory.
• Experience in OTB management, and inventory optimization.
• Excellent to Fluent English.