Merchandise Planner Career Description
Merchandise planners are responsible for the planning and control of the product range of a retail company.
What am I going to do in this occupation?
Merchandise planners are key players in the purchasing environment of a retail company. It is a high profile activity which involves financial seasonal planning of sales, stock levels, production requirements and the control of the purchase relative to planned levels of for example colour, fabric and branch/store volumes. Merchandise planners analyze and forecast trends financially, as well as product trends, through the use of computerized systems. They lead and coordinate the activities of the distribution team which involves reviewing performance by products at a branch and manipulating available stock.
Merchandise planners liaise closely with the fashion buyer, as well as senior management, manufacturers and operational staff.
Requirements
What kind of personality do I need? Merchandise planners must have entrepreneurial skills, business orientation, good people skills and calm temperaments. They must be highly numerate, confident, determined and have an enquiring mind.
Where can I work?
You can work at any retail company.
Can I work for myself in this occupation?
No self-employment opportunities exist in this field.
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