Trainee Planner at Truworths

Job Description    

• We have an exciting opportunity available for a Trainee Planner role on our Merchant Training Programme. As a Fashion Planner, you are the power behind the money. You play a key role in the company’s purchasing environment. As a natural trader, you will utilise your analytical skills, coupled with your strong numeric ability, to analyse and forecast financial and product trends to support the ultimate goals of the organisation. You enjoy engaging with technology and various systems with the aim to innovate and improve processes. This role will be based at our head office in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities    

•   Business analysis
•   Sales forecasting
•   Stock management
•   Margin and markdown management
•   Developing and monitoring the financial plans that support product ranges
•   Strategic input on product
•   Optimising merchandise performance

Qualifications and Experience    

•   B.Com, B.SC or other numerate tertiary qualilfication

Competencies    

•   Numerical, analytical and organisational skills
•   Systems and technology orientation