Central Planner - Totalsports at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description

• The Central Planner I is responsible for managing pre-season and in-season store plans and identifying opportunities for stock turn improvements. They prepare pre-season store plans, manage new and revamp store viabilities and strategy, and work alongside the allocation team to execute allocation and assortment strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and distribute accurate reports in line with Planning and business requirements.
• Generate regular and ad hoc reports for stakeholders within agreed timelines.
• Provide administrative support to the Planning team to ensure the smooth execution of planning activities.
• Compile, update and maintain planning data, records and documentation.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and completeness of information used for reporting purposes.
• Assist with stock, sales and planning administration activities as required.
• Maintain planning-related documentation, records and filing systems.
• Support daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain, validate and communicate information required for reporting and administrative purposes.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of planning reports, presentations and other relevant documentation.
• Monitor and track reporting deadlines to ensure timely delivery of information.
• Adhere to departmental processes, procedures and reporting standards.
• Provide general administrative support to the Planning team as required.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification. A degree in Statistics, Finance, or a related field will be advantageous.
• 1-2 years’ proven planning experience 
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical approach to reporting and administrative tasks.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Computer literacy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Legality System advantageous 

Skills:

• Analytical Processes 
• Commercial Acumen 
• Customer Service Delivery 
• Planning & Organising 
• Policy & Procedures 
• Supplier Management 
• Requirements Analysis 

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