Strategy and Planning Officer at DealDey

Role Purpose:
This role is responsible for forecasting, budgeting and gross margin management, with the Category Managers on category level plans, weekly and monthly sales plans, promotional projections and weekly reporting.

Key Accountabilities:

•     Partner with Sales and purchasing teams, to design, implement and manage the multi-year growth, business development, and sales strategy plan(s).
•     Oversee the short-term and long-term planning of merchandise which requires analyzing current business trends, market data, forecasting sales, and recommending appropriate course of action to maximize sales, gross margin, and merchandise turnover.
•     Collect, evaluate, and analyze all relevant data for each category of business, and recommend appropriate seasonal and annual plans.
•     Manage in season ROF (Rolling Operating Forecast) and control the Open-to-Buy.
•     Partner with the merchant team on developing actionable strategies to drive sales and achieve plans.
•     Collaborate with the merchant team to ensure appropriate assortment planning.
•     Communicate with purchasing/buyer team regarding overstock and liquidation plans.
•     Develop /execute subdivision financial plans in both Naira and units by week for sales, receipts, inventory, gross profit, and inventory turn for the different categories featured on the website.
•     Collaborate with the Purchasing/Sales teams in building financial targets for sourcing vendors and merchants as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•     This position requires a University Graduate or its equivalent with at least 2 years experience in a similar position.
•     Candidate must possess Ability to multi task in a dynamic environment.
•     Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with focus on flawless execution.
•     Advanced knowledge of various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint Project management skills with extensive financial modelling experience in Microsoft Excel.

The following skills are essential:

•     Analytical ability
•     Creative imagination and problem solving
•     Must be Computer Literate