What you will learn
- Why stores are grouped for planning purposes
- How space can be used to drive out stock and inventory requirements
- How to determine range width and depth through option and quantity planning
- How to create the optimum range through manipulating assortment planning levers
- The purpose of the range sign-off meeting
Assortment Planning & Range Building
$400.00 excl GST
or 4 payments of $100.00 with Wizit learn more
The skills and techniques needed to assortment plan, balance range width and depth and range build are fundamentally important. They require a deep understanding of the multiple levers which blend together to achieve optimum results. This series of comprehensive seven online modules equips you to create an option-based framework, that supports a balanced customer-focused omni-channel range.
- SAVE $50 when you combine any 2 buying & merchandise planning courses
- SAVE $100 when you combine any 3 buying & merchandise planning courses
- Discount applied at checkout
Modules in more detail
Introduction & overview – the assortment planning and range building process
Space planning – how to plan, measure and use space
Planning options – using sales plans to determine options and buy quantities
Grouping stores – the benefits of grouping stores for assortment planning
The assortment plan – how sales, space, options and quantities come together to create an assortment plan
Range building – populating the range framework with actual products; considering sourcing and supplier options
Sign off – how to hold an effective range sign off meeting
Who is this course for
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Entry or intermediate buying or merchandise planning roles involved with the creation of ranges and range plans; particularly assistant/trainee levels new to this responsibility
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Anybody wishing to refresh and validate their assortment planning skills and knowledge
At a glance...
- Seven online modules
- Total learning time = 2 hours
- Gamified self-led learning
- Works across PC, tablet and phone
- Full audio voiceover
- Video and eLearning format
- Digital activities, quizzes and action plans
- Practical application of best practice
- Full access for 6 months
- Developed by retail buying & planning professionals
- Digital certificate on completion
