Website TFG (The Foschini Group)
TFG (The Foschini Group) is a South African fashion lifestyle retailer & comprises of 22 fashion forward brands. Our range includes some of the leading fashion, home wear, sportswear, cellular and jewellery brands in the country, as well as a host of innovative financial services. TFG comprises … read moreof the following 22 exciting retail brands; @home, @homelivingpace, American Swiss, Charles & Keith, Colette, DonnaClaire, Duesouth, Exact, Fabiani, The FIX, Foschini, G-star Raw, hi, Markham, Mat & May, Next, Phase Eight, SODA Bloc, sportscene, Sterns, Totalsports and Whistles. Cape Town, Western Cape
Job Description
The Planner III is responsible for mentoring the Merchandise Planning Team, projecting future sales into key categories, and optimizing planning processes. This includes managing range assortments and replenishment, implementing distribution strategies, and providing guidance and support to team members.
Responsibilities
Drive product efficiencies and key measures – sales, markdown, stock, sales margin
Developing category strategic, tactical, and operational plans to achieve set targets
Management of range assortment at store level in conjunction with the buyer
Manage OTB allowance both in-season and forward budgets
Analysis and review of trade with the buying team and propose and drive actions.
Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
Reporting on performance, initiatives and operational plans to management periodically (weekly, monthly, seasonally, and annually)
Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying, planning, marketing, VM, suppliers and operations functions
Be influential in the implementing of change to achieve company goals/objectives
Drive allocation strategy with allocator
Delivery management
Markdown proposal and action
Regular store visits as a team
Qualifications
A completed National Diploma or Degree in Business Management/BCom or related studies with majors in Finance, Statistics, Economics, or Maths.
Min 5 years of proven working experience as a Planner
Skills
Sound understanding of the retail cycle and planning process
A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages including Microsoft office, advance MS Excel skills
A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work.
Behaviors
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, interpersonal relations, problem solving, teamwork & written communication
Comfortable and effective influencer.
You need to be flexible as the environment is very dynamic and priorities can change.
Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information
Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
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