Senior Planner - Totalsports at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive product efficiencies and key measures – sales, markdown, inventory, 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 
• Replenishment of key lines
• Manage OTB allowance both in-season and forward budgets
• Attend all appointments relating to product launches and selection throughout the year as specified
• Analysis and review of previous week sales with the buying team and propose and drive actions for the week 
• 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 and be able to foster collaboration across buying, planning, marketing, VM and operations functions.
• Be influential in the implementing of change to achieve company goals/objectives
• Drive allocation and grading strategy with allocator
• Delivery management
• Markdown proposal and action
• Regular store visits as a team

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree  
• At least 5 years of proven working experience as a Planner (sports/branded goods advantageous)
• Sound understanding of the retail cycle and planning process  
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages including Microsoft office   

Skills: 

• Analytical Processes 
• Commercial Acumen 
• Contract Management 
• Customer Service Delivery 
• Planning & Organising 
• Policy & Procedures 
• Market Research and Analysis 
• Supplier Management 
• Requirements Analysis 
• Global Sourcing 
• Strategic eCommerce 

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
• Financial Acumen - understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions 
• 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
• Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation