Hot Jobs at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description
Key Responsibilities: 

• Conceptualize and develop original graphic designs that align with our brand identity and seasonal themes. 
• Ensure all designs reflect our brand's aesthetic and maintain high standards of visual quality and originality. 
• Conduct Trend research and preparation for critical path meetings 
• CAD development 
• Create Seasonal map sheets 
• Build tech packs and supplier briefs 
• Maintain CAD library and seasonal colour pallets 
• Understand trade patterns and design in line with customer preferences 
• Provide design input for Quick Response 
• Constantly drive innovation in the design space 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Diploma/ Degree in Graphic Design 
• 3+ years of proven experience as a clothing Graphic Designer, within the fashion industry is non-negotiable 
• A strong portfolio showcasing your design skills 
• 2+ years' experience working in apparel as a Graphic Designer 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, In Design and Illustrator) 
• An understanding of streetwear would be an added advantage 
• 3D experience advantageous 
• Analyze Graphics performance across the brand 

Skills: 

• Ability to work well under pressure 
• Ability to lead processes and communicate effectively 
• Be Detail Oriented 
• Strong Influencing Skills 
• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent Time management skills 
• Good judgement and problem-solving skill

Behaviours:

• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth
• Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment

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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

• The portfolio entails the strategic inbound and outbound management of inventory from supplier through the DC and finally to stores. 
• Allocators are also responsible for formulating and executing a merchandise distribution strategy, as well as act as a point of contact for stores and operations for product requirements and require dedicated administration. 
• Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise Strategy 
• Store and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysis 
• Monitoring the delivery of stock and take appropriate action 
• Replenishment management 
• Effective communication with stores & Operations. 
• Monitoring product performance to take appropriate action 
• Regular store visits where appropriate 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric essential (+ Relevant Tertiary Qualification) 

Experience Required

• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work 
• Excels at data analysis and the ability to draw inferences 
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking 

Skills: 

• Must have excellent skills with MS Office (Excel at an advanced level) and/or other Business Intelligence Tools/ Planning Tools
• Analytical Processes 
• Commercial Acumen 
• Contract Management 
• Planning & Organising 
• Policy & Procedures 
• Market Research and Analysis 
• Supplier Management 
• Global Sourcing 
• Strategic eCommerce 

Competencies for success:

• Organised, thorough and systematic oriented
• High level of attention to detail
• Computer literate
• Can work under pressure
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be able to work on deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A high service orientation and enjoy working in a team

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Job Description
Responsibilities:  

• Assisting the Store manager with Stock take & store administration 
• Monitor and analyse stock movement within the store 
• Implement risk management procedures, which mitigate stock losses and Shrinkage. 
• Ensure compliance of all administration, systems and reporting procedures 
• Extracting store report to analyse store turnover and stock performance 
• Understand and present information to Store manager 
• Organise and maintain in store filing systems 
• Monitor and controller cash or transactional activities to ensure process is followed 
• Uphold in store safety and security procedures.
• Process Customer transactions via active retail system (POS) 
• Identifying Customer needs through professional engagement and communication. 
• Establish Customer loyalty, by promoting cash reward programs. 
• Take initiative to improve Customer experience and satisfaction. 
• Adhere to visual Merchandising principles and follow housekeeping procedures 
• Continuously take on opportunities to develop your own selling skills and product knowledge. 
• Work within a team to meet sales target and implement store objectives. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• A Grade 12 qualification 
• A minimum of 3 years retail or admin experience 
• Remain in sync with the latest fashion trends 
• A passion for excellent Customer services and sales environment  

Skills: 

• Good administration ability. 
• Be computer literate 
• Customer Service Delivery 
• Planning & Organising  
• Policy & Procedures 
• Customer Value Management 
• Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. 
• Good verbal/ written communication skills and good organisational skills 
• Strong organizational and planning skills 
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to work independently 
• The ability to take initiative 
• A high level of attention to detail 

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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the buying team to maximise sales, analyse performance & optimise product stock levels
• Understanding and interpreting business trends in terms of the Markham target market
• Analysis of merchandise performance and relevant outcomes proposed
• Product strategy effectively communicated, presented and implemented
• Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
• Management of range assortments
• Management of replenishment stock
• Collaborative partnerships with internal and external suppliers established and maintained

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner (5 years minimum)
• Trader mentality, business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking

Skills:

• A high degree of numeracy and analytical thinking
• The ability to think and operate at a strategic level
• A detailed and methodical approach to work
• To be able to make decisions and meet deadlines whilst working in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• Resilience and emotional maturity
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• To confidently influence and persuade at all levels
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel and related planning systems
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively individually as well as within a team environment

Behaviours:

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships.
• Demonstrates Self-awareness - accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development.
• 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.
• Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment.
• 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.

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Job Description

• Are you passionate about our brands and would like to join a leading retailer?
• We are looking for high energy and confident team members, who will help create positive energy and excitement around our brand and products. If you have strong selling instinct and enjoy impressing Customers with your keen sense of style and creative eye, then this position is for you!

Responsibilities:  

• Being an ambassador for our brand and offering amazing customer experience. 
• Exceed customer expectations by identifying and providing them with the best possible solutions. 
• Actively keeping track of sales performance against target. 
• Selling a diverse product range and keeping up to date with the latest décor and fashion trends. 
• Searching out opportunities for making new sales. 
• Assist with replenishing of stock to ensure the store is ready for our customers at all times. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Grade 12 (Matric) 

Skills:  

• Passionate about people is a must. 
• Target driven and experience focused. 
• Good verbal/ written communication skills
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to work independently 
• The ability to take initiative 
• A high level of attention to detail 
• Builds Customer Loyalty
• Customer Service Delivery
• Navigates Customer Challenges
• Negotiation & Selling

Behaviours:

• Adhering to Standards - Ensures quality and compliance in the delivery of their work
• Continual Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes
• Decision Making - Analyses complex situations to ensure effective and timely choices
• Driving & Perservering
• Meeting Customer Expectations - Consistently delivers exceptional customer service
• Planning & Organising - Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks
• Relating & Networking

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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

• Developing business units strategic, tactical, and operational plans to achieve set targets
• Influencing and implementing the merchandise strategy
• Management of the range assortments and replenishment
• Management of financial metrics & sales trends, developing promotional & range distribution by store & cluster
• Communication and relationship management of key stakeholders such as, suppliers, buyer, operations, etc. 
• Reporting on performance, initiatives, and action plans to senior management periodically (weekly, monthly, seasonally, and annually)

Qualifications and Experience:

• A certificate, diploma, or degree in Business administration or equivalent or at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• At least 5 years of proven working experience as a Planner in fashion apparel 
• Experience as a Senior Planner is preferred 
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed, and strategic approach to work
• Computer literacy in Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Skills: 

• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Proven decision-making ability
• Analytical Processes 
• Planning & Organising 
• Policy & Procedures 
• Market Research and Analysis 
• Supplier Management 
• Strategic eCommerce 

Behaviours: 

• Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

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Job Description

• JD is a leading international multichannel retailer of branded sports and casual wear, combining globally recognised brands such as Nike, adidas, New Balance and The North Face, with strong private labels such as Pink Soda and Supply & Demand, to provide an elevated consumer experience.
• JD Sports is the exclusive retail partner to TFG and will further bolster TFG’s existing positioning as the destination of choice for athletic and leisure sports apparel.

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   
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed, and strategic approach to work

Skills: 

• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills 
• Proven decision-making ability
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed, and strategic approach to work
• Excellent time management skills  
• Good communication skills 
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills
• Negotiation Skills