Senior Location Planner Jet (Footwear Speciality) at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Responsibilities

• Project future sales into key categories. 
• Manage range assortments and replenishment. 
• Implement distribution strategies. 
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Ensure effective sales projections.
• Drive process optimization.
• Work closely with the buying team to maximise sales, analyse performance & optimise product stock levels
• Understanding and interpreting business trends in terms of the Jet target market
• Analysis of merchandise performance and relevant outcomes proposed
• Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
• Management of replenishment stock
• Collaborative partnerships with internal and external suppliers established and maintained

Qualifications

•  A completed National Diploma or Degree in Business Management/BCom or related studies 

Experience: 

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a Planner.
• A strong interest in retail and sound knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Trader mentality, business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking
• Experience in Footwear planning is advantageous

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   
• Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation