To assist with the development and execution of Store and Merchandise Financial Plan

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to assist in compiling departmental strategy in line with Group strategy.
• Develop and present seasonal department channel strategy  
• Consider all group inputs, including strategic initiatives, key operational metrics, and post-seasonal analysis.
• Analyse historical sales data by product and store, market trends, and customer demand to inform MFP.  

To assist with the development and execution of Assortment Plan

• Work together with Planner/Senior planner and Buyer on the planograms and correct catalogues for the stores
• Work together with the Senior Planner/Planner to sign off the pres mins for each CC by grade (private label)
• Work together with the Senior Planner/Planner to sign off the pres mins for each CC by store (brands)
• Review and ensure grade assortment can be executed given available space & customer insights reports.
• Look for opportunities using in-depth store analysis to look for range optimisation opportunities within stores

To assist and support the Senior Planner/Planner in leveraging insights

•  Manage all allocations to stores on new product launches and new store openings on time
• Manage all auto allocations by checking weekly reports on allocations to stores
•  Pre-season engagement with Central Planning Analysts to review and refine analytics (APS, Profiles & Sales Profiler)
• Analyse customer feedback, store sales data, product sales data and market trends to make data-driven decisions and better inform future product demand.
•  Manage planning admin in all applicable systems in line with the requirements of the Woolworths Beauty merchandise cycle.
•   As a team, conduct competitive shopping and store visits and share findings to Leadership and broader team.
•  Participate in weekly trade meetings to discuss business performance with appropriate action focus. 
•  Participate in company initiatives as appropriate.

·       Preferably a relevant business diploma / degree (Retail business management/BCom/Clothing management/BScience) or relevant work experience.

·       2 years' experience in retail industry (beauty experience advantageous)

·       Intermediate Excel to analyse and manipulate large datasets to present complex information in clear and concise manner

·       Extensive Retail knowledge

·       Retail, Supply Chain and Logistics processes

·       Retail Systems: Familiar with retail planning and merchandising software, like Assort, PLM, Blue Yonder (formerly JDA)

·       Retail Math, proficiency in retail calculations

·       Numerical