National Merchandise Manager - Cotton On South Africa

These expectations drive my success:  I own the execution of the merchandise strategy and seasonal plans for my brand across allchannels. I lead the team with a customer mindset and allocate the right stock, to the right place at theright time for the customer. I inspect Brand and channel results and take action to drive sales and protect profitability. I own the exit plan of all SKUs in the most profitable way to free up Open to Buy (OTB) andfreshness for our customer. I provide volume forecasting and DC projections across all channels to my DC partner. I partner with DC to maintain stock availability and manage efficient and effective inventory flowacross all channels. I regularly complete site visits, store visits and DC to validate stock levels, identify opportunitiesto optimise inventory and inspect against the plan. I present trade insights, data trends and make recommendations to influence productinvestment decisions with the brand. I attend brand milestones to align on the merchandise strategy and VM execution with anexternal and internal customer mindset. I collaborate daily with my VM and Retail partners to execute the plan that delivers results. I inspire, care for and grow others and myself at every stage of the people lifecycle, to facilitatesuccession. I set expectations, review performance, provide feedback and follow up using the Groupperformance framework. I lead the COG way and build a team of engaged Brand and product ambassadors. I look after others and myself, and lead in alignment with our Safety Matters Framework. My performance is measured on:  Sales and Gross Profit (GP) Dilution DC capacity for my brand <80%, spot and forward Stock availability for digital >80% Aged unit target on hand Department budget Values Team engagement Team retention Team annual leave taken Team succession Skills I need to perform are:  Engage people to deliver the vision Strategy MS Excel Trade analysis Experience in a relevant field Develop people Drive for results Judgement (decision making) Mastery and improvement Commercial acumen Curiosity COG Induction Creds COG Lead and Manage Self Creds

From Australia to the world - The Cotton On Group (known in-house as COG) is Australia's largest global retailer. With 7 brands, 19 countries, 1500 stores and counting; we exist to make a positive difference in the lives of everyone we touch.  Our people are optimistic, innovative and highly motivated; they share a genuine belief in themselves and others and they aren't afraid to think big.