The Planner is responsible for influencing and implementing the relevant brand’s merchandise strategy. They manage financial and strategic aspects of various products, including product planning, controlling open-to-buy, and reviewing figures. They also handle range assortments, replenishment, distribution strategy, and communication with stores and field teams. Additionally, they provide insights and recommendations for improving merchandise performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dual role working as a Merchandise Planner and Allocator/Store Planner
- Work collaboratively with the buying team to maximise sales, optimise inventory levels and grow profit
- Analysis of merchandise performance with relevant outcomes proposed
- Effectively communicate, present and implement the product strategy
- Effectively communicate, present and implement the promotional strategy aligned to marketing campaigns
- Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
- Provide weekly and monthly trade feedback with associated action plans
- Managing monthly, seasonal and financial year forecasts for product categories
- Managing range size and assortments
- Managing replenishment stock
- Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners, including suppliers
Qualifications and Experience:
- Matric
- Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification
- 3 - 5 years + proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner.
- Store planning/allocator experience or demonstrates a solid understanding of product allocations to stores
- Sound understanding of the retail cycle and planning process
- A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work
- Computer literacy in word, excel (advanced) and planning systems
- Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
Skills:
- Analytical Processes
- Commercial Acumen
- Customer Service Delivery
- Policy & Procedures
- Market Research and Analysis
- Requirements Analysis
- Strategic eCommerce
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proven decision-making ability
Behaviours:
- Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
- Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
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