Planner - Sneaker Factory at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description

• The Planner 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.

Key Responsibilities: 

• 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: 

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification 
• 3 - 5 years + proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner.
• Store planning/allocator experience or demonstrates a solid understanding of product allocations to stores
• Sound understanding of the retail cycle and planning process  
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work 
• Computer literacy in word, excel (advanced) and planning systems 
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking 

Skills:  

• Analytical Processes  
• Commercial Acumen  
• Customer Service Delivery  
• Policy & Procedures  
• Market Research and Analysis  
• Requirements Analysis  
• Strategic eCommerce  
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills 
• Proven decision-making ability 

Behaviours:  

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• 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
• 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