Product Planner (Ackermans)X1
Job Details: Product Planner (Open Advert / No Specific Portfolio)
- Job Title: Product Planner
- Department: Planning
- Company: Ackermans
- Location: Ackermans Support Centre
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Portfolio: Open advert (no specific portfolio assigned)
Job Purpose
To deliver, implement, and manage departmental business plans that support the merchandise strategy of the business. The Product Planner is responsible for driving results through data-driven planning, ensuring optimal stock levels, forecasting, replenishment, and assortment planning to meet departmental growth and profitability targets.
Key Responsibilities
Business Planning & Strategy
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Deliver and implement departmental business plans aligned to the merchandise strategy.
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Manage departmental forecasts to achieve growth and profitability targets.
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Prepare and deliver merchandise assortment plans supporting signed-off business strategy.
Stock & Replenishment
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Ensure sufficient inflows to maintain agreed replenishment service levels.
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Monitor and control stock to meet business plan objectives.
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Provide accurate and timely merchandise information to reduce risk and maximise opportunities.
Project & Operational Execution
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Execute and manage project plans to achieve agreed objectives (where applicable).
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Provide accurate reporting and insights for decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications
Essential:
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Grade 12 / Matric
Preferred:
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B.Com / B.Sc degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or Business Science
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National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and Cost & Management Accounting
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National Diploma in Financial Information Systems
Required Experience
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2–3 years’ experience in product planning within a retail and/or FMCG environment (essential)
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Replenishment and assortment planning experience
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Prior store planning experience
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1–2 years’ store management experience
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Exposure to logistics and supply chain processes
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Experience using planning systems
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Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel advanced proficiency is an advantage)
Knowledge & Skills Required
Knowledge
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Retail merchandise cycle (Buying, Planning, Logistics, Stores)
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Seasonal and non-seasonal replenishment
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SA retail clothing market, customers, and competitors
Skills
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Strong commercial thinking & numerical ability
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Analytical & logical problem-solving skills
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Planning, organisation, and time management
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Relationship building and interpersonal skills
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Conflict resolution and resilience
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Collaboration and influencing
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Attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong communication across all levels
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Integrity, assertiveness, and deadline-driven mindset
What the Role Offers
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Opportunity to work in a fast-paced retail planning environment
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Exposure to merchandise strategy and performance analytics
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Career development and growth opportunities within the business