Senior Merch Planning Lead – Bedroom & Bath

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

TFG is seeking a Planner III to mentor the Merchandise Planning Team, forecast future sales, and optimize planning processes across Bedroom and Bathroom categories. You will manage range assortments and replenishment, partner with suppliers, and drive data‑led decisions to improve inventory productivity and trading performance.

Strong numerical skills and Excel proficiency are essential for success. Based in South Africa, this role offers exposure to a diverse brand portfolio and opportunities

Qualifications

• Diploma, Graduate Degree or Post Graduate Degree.
• 5 years' proven Merchandise Planning experience within a retail environment.
• Must possess strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Previous experience within Homeware, Home Softs, Bedroom or Bathroom categories would be advantageous.
• Experience within a SKU-intensive retail environment would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Mentor the Merchandise Planning Team, providing guidance and support to team members.
• Drive planning performance across the Bedroom and Bathroom categories through data-led decision making and commercial analysis.
• Project future sales and manage forecasting activities to optimise inventory investment, stock levels and sales performance.
• Analyse sales trends, stock levels and trading performance to identify opportunities and risks, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Optimise planning processes and drive continuous process improvement.
• Manage range assortments and replenishment, ensuring the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities.
• Implement distribution strategies to maximise product availability and category performance.
• Develop category strategic, tactical and operational plans to achieve sales, profit and inventory targets.
• Manage OTB allowance across in-season and forward budgets.
• Partner closely with suppliers to influence product decisions, stock flow and category performance.
• Analyse and review weekly sales performance with the Buying team and drive appropriate trading actions.
• Work collaboratively with Buying and supplier partners to optimise assortment, availability and profitability.
• Take ownership of demand forecasting, stock management and replenishment planning to support sales growth.
• Use data insights and commercial analysis to influence trading decisions and improve category performance.
• Foster collaboration across Buying, Marketing, Visual Merchandising and Operations teams.
• Drive stock optimisation and inventory productivity across the category.
• Prepare and present performance insights and recommendations in trade meetings.
• Contribute to category growth through proactive trading insights and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct regular store visits to evaluate trading performance, identify opportunities and enhance commercial decision-making.

Skills

Analytical Processes

Commercial Acumen

Contract Management

Customer Service Delivery

Planning & Organising

Policy & Procedures

Market Research and Analysis

Supplier Management

Requirements Analysis

Global Sourcing

Strategic eCommerce

Education

Diploma, Graduate Degree or Post Graduate Degree

Job description

TFG is seeking a Planner III to mentor the Merchandise Planning Team, forecast future sales, and optimize planning processes across Bedroom and Bathroom categories. You will manage range assortments and replenishment, partner with suppliers, and drive data‑led decisions to improve inventory productivity and trading performance.

Strong numerical skills and Excel proficiency are essential for success. Based in South Africa, this role offers exposure to a diverse brand portfolio and opportunities