Planner - Markham at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description

• The Planner II 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. Additionally, they provide insights and recommendations for improving merchandise performance.

Responsibilities

• Influence and implement merchandise strategy. 
• Manage financial and strategic aspects of products. 
• Handle range assortments and replenishment. 
• Communicate with stores and field teams. 
• Develop promotional and range distribution strategies. analyse store profiles and sales trends.
• Ensure effective product planning and control. Provide insights and recommendations for improving merchandise performance. 
• Support overall merchandise strategy.

Qualifications
Education: 

• A Bachelor of Commerce or relevant tertiary qualification.

Experience: 

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years proven working experience as a Planner. 

Additional:

•  Strong understanding of customer demographics and in-depth knowledge of the planning process in retail.

Behaviours: 

• 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  
• 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