SIRRMRM006 — Plan a merchandise product range

1 Determine merchandise-range requirements.

• 1.1Access and review category financial plan to determine range requirements.
• 1.2Profile target market and identify relevant trends to inform range planning.
• 1.3Source input from relevant stakeholders and use feedback to inform range planning.
• 1.4Review product performance information and use findings to plan range optimisation and exit strategies.

2 Generate options for merchandise range.

• 2.1Generate range options that respond to target market and trend information.
• 2.2Confirm commercial viability of range options to maximise profitability and minimise risk.
• 2.3Determine assortment planning including core and seasonal, and width, depth and breadth, of the range.
• 2.4Identify aged and carry-over stock and action strategy for clearance.
• 2.5Determine range option planning for Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) requirements.
• 2.6Accurately quantify product units to be ordered based on open-to-buy or space capacity method.
• 2.7Review merchandise promotional plan and ensure range aligns with planned activity.
• 2.8Refine range options through consultation with cross-functional teams and gain approval as required.
• 2.9Document finalised range identifying key features, costs and benefits.

3 Plan merchandise range sourcing.

• 3.1Determine critical path for range sourcing and distribution.
• 3.2Review supplier strategy and determine range sourcing.
• 3.3Brief product development teams on new range.
• 3.4Identify product branding needs and develop branding strategy accordingly.

4 Purchase merchandise.

• 4.1Place merchandise order with supplier and confirm delivery schedules as per agreed supplier arrangements.
• 4.2Document and exchange order and invoice information according to organisational procedures.
• 4.3Implement and adjust orders as required.

5 Plan range distribution.

• 5.1Communicate relevant merchandise information to stores.
• 5.2Determine strategy for stock allocation, replenishment and distribution based on individual store requirements.
• 5.3Communicate planned merchandise ranges to relevant personnel.

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