Job Description: Lead the Planning team to conceptualise and implement the merchandise strategy in line with overall company strategy Job Responsibilities: Deliver consolidated company seasonal merchandise, location and assortment plans, including performance and monthly forecasts to the relevant stakeholders Manage product strategy to ensure product availability, sizing and location- ie. Right stock, in right place, at the right time Ensure set objectives and KPIs are met and/or exceeded incl. turnover growth, profitability, PIS, CSOH, margins, stock turn and clearance Manage and control merchandise, markdown and promotional budgets aligned to business financial budgets to deliver on all KPI targets Ensure successful execution of product range, assortment and allocation in store and online in collaboration with store operations, buying, marketing, logistics and IT teams Job Requirements: Ability to work comfortably at both a strategic and operational level Minimum 8 years working experience at a senior management level, incl. people / team management Minimum 15 years relevant planning / merchandise experience is essential Ability to drive change, persuade and influence both internal and external stakeholders (often without direct authority) A relevant tertiary qualification
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