About this role
Reporting into the Planning Manager, the role of the Senior Planner is to strategically lead and roll-up the planning function of a specific merchandise team, including the categories within, in order to maintain planning disciplines and to ensure that the right levels of stock get to the right stores at the right time, whilst remaining aligned with the overall business key strategic objectives.
In this role partnership is imperative for success as you and your counterpart Senior Buyer will be required to work collaboratively and cohesively with support teams and cross functionally to delight our customer.
A key element of this role is to provide coaching to planning associates in your team, ensuring performance standards are met and that associates are developed to drive our philosophy of “home grown talent”.
- Relevant degree or diploma (BSc or BCom majoring in Economics, Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics, Retail Business Management or Statistics).
- 5 - 7 years merchandise planning experience in retail with a proven track record.
- 1 - 2 years’ experience as a team leader/ manager (advantageous)
- MS Excel - Advanced
- Key knowledge includes Finance and business acumen, stock flow management, sales forecasting, analysis, planning KPIs and the value-chain
Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.