Planner: Sportscene at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Responsibilities

• Drive product efficiencies and key measures – sales, markdown, stock, sales margin     
• Developing category strategic, tactical, and operational plans to achieve set targets
• Management of range assortment at store level in conjunction with the buyer 
• Manage OTB allowance both in-season and forward budgets
• Analysis and review of trade with the buying team and propose and drive actions.
• Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
• Reporting on performance, initiatives and operational plans to management periodically (weekly, monthly, seasonally, and annually)
• Team player 
• Drive allocation strategy with allocator
• Delivery management
• Markdown proposal and action
• Regular store visits as a team

Qualifications

• Min 1 years of proven working experience as a Planner
• Sound understanding of the retail cycle and planning process  
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages including Microsoft office, advance MS Excel skills
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work

Skills

• Customer Centric Thinking
• Planning & Organising 
• Supplier Management 
• High Numeracy and Analytical Skills
• Trader Mentality
• Advance Excel Skills
• Strong Communication

Behaviours

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, interpersonal relations, problem solving, teamwork & written communication   
• 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  
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation  
• 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