Planner - TFG Jewellery
The Planner I 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.
- Influencing and implementing the relevant brand’s merchandise strategy
- Work closely with the buying team to maximize sales, analyse performance & optimise product stock levels
- Financial and strategic management of the various products e.g. product planning, controlling open-to-buy, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
- Management of the range assortments and replenishment
- Management and implementation of distribution strategy e.g. analysing stores profiles & sales trends, developing promotional & range distribution by store & cluster
- Collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders including internal buying and operational stakeholders to maximise sales, analyse performance and optimise stock levels
- Communication with stores and field
- Minimum Completed Degree or Diploma in a related field
- Minimum 3 years working experience as a Planner
- Strong understanding of customer demographics and in-depth knowledge of the planning process in retail
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
Behaviours:
- Adhering to Standards - Ensures quality and compliance in the delivery of their work
- Commercial Thinking - Leverage’s market and business insights in the delivery of their work
- Continual Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes
- Leading Others - Inspires and guides others to achieve collective goals
- Planning & Organising - Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks
- Presenting & Communication - Articulates ideas clearly to different audiences
Preference will be given,but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.