Planner II - Totalsports

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join their dynamic team. The role involves collaborating with buying teams to optimize inventory and maximize sales through strategic planning and analysis. Candidates should have a strong background in merchandise planning with excellent analytical and communication skills. This position is pivotal in driving results and improving product performance within an innovative and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years + proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner.
• High degree of numeracy and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the buying team to maximise sales.
• Effectively communicate and implement product strategy.
• Manage monthly, seasonal and financial year forecasts.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Decision-making

Strategic thinking

Emotional maturity

Teamwork

Education

Matric

Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work
  
  

Skills

• Computer literacy in word, excel (advanced) and planning systems
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven decision-making ability
• The ability to think and operate at a strategic level
• A detailed and methodical approach to work
• To be able to make decisions and meet deadlines whilst working in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• Resilience and emotional maturity
• To confidently influence and persuade at all levels
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively individually as well as within a team environment
  
  

Behaviours

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Demonstrates Self-awareness - accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development
• 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
• Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• 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.

About Us

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.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

About The Team

At Totalsports we’re all about PERFORMANCE, we INSPIRE, we’re AUTHENTIC, we’re MOTIVATING, we INNOVATE, and we are REAL. We are looking for a team player who embodies a passion for sports and keeping fit and healthy, as well as an individual who develops, inspires, motivates and drives a high-performance.

We’re the #HomeofSport, join our commitment to inspire & unlock potential by making sport & fitness accessible to everyone.