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Introduction

• Assist and support the Planner with administrative tasks and analysis required to deliver optimum availability and profitable stock investments.

Job description

•   Provide input into planning/buying process 
•   Provide the correct information to ensure correct allocations 
•   Planning (Store Sales Planning, Size Profiling, Store Profiles) 
•   Allocation of merchandise to stores 
•   Liaison with stores and suppliers 
•   Integral part of the planning team and active participation with the department is required 
•   Active participation in departmental analysis down to store and size to enable trade 
•   Effective use of reports available for analysis
•   Monitor sell-through, sales, and stock metrics; recommend corrective actions.
•   Collaborate with Buyers, Merchandise Planners, and Allocators to land product effectively.
•   Manage replenishment rules and ensure product availability without overstocking.
•   Weekly trade analysis and reporting.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant retail/ business qualification
• 2 years retail experience( minimum) 
• Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability 
• Analytical capability (core skill, non-negotiable) 
• Efficient and accurate attention to detail 
• Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set
• Good working knowledge of computer software, Excel and Cognos reporting skills 
• Assertive, effective communication and interpersonal skills 
• Action orientated and deadline driven 
• Problem solving ability 
• Ability to use own initiative and be proactive 
• Ability to work independently and decision making-ability 
• Excellent planning and organising skills 
• Customer Service Orientation 
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with confidence

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Introduction

• To build a customer focused and profitable seasonal product strategy that aligns with the company strategy and brand filter, ensuring it is trend appropriate and commercially viable. Oversee the journey from product conception to in-store execution, ensuring a balanced range.

Job description

• Develop and execute a departmental seasonal plan
• Collaborate with Planning, Design and Sourcing to develop product, fabric and trading strategy to achieve relevant KPI’s.
• Utilise multiple data sources from design direction, global and local trend research, current trade and post-seasonal data, customer analytics, product and sourcing strategy, competitor intelligence and benchmarking, First Insights and EDITED to provide product direction for seasonal plan workshops in line with the overall Group Strategy.
• Present seasonal product plan inclusive of key strategic areas, must-win categories / items and channel-specific considerations.

 Build a profitable balanced range in collaboration with stakeholders (with guidance)

• To develop an on-brand product range that is trend appropriate and meets customer expectations, incorporating local and international comparative analysis, intelligence and benchmarking, with a clear intent of growth/exit product categories aligned with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the Design team to deliver a balanced range (styling, fabric, colour) within agreed price architecture and ensuring alignment to critical path and merchandise cycle milestones.
• Collaborate with the Sourcing team on product development, including new concepts, supplier selection, costings, tech packs, packaging and quote approvals in line with the critical path milestones and merchandise cycle.
• Collaborate with the Technical Product Development (TPD) on all sample approvals and sign-off samples, product reviews, final product presentation and innovation opportunities in line with the critical path milestones and merchandise cycle
• Conduct product reviews and present the final product (concept, pre-production/production samples, packaging), taking into account display strategy (e.g. tables, ticketing).
• Collaborate with planning (financials, assortment plan) and reconcile with strategy by grade, channel (online, Edit, Africa).

Lead customer understanding and competitive intelligence

• Work closely with Marketing to understand the Woolworths customer, including incorporating quarterly updates from the customer team
• Conduct market and trend research (EDITED, WGSN, competitor store visits) to understand the competitive landscape, range offering, product differentiation and merchandising strategies.
• Analyse customer ratings and reviews to understand online customer preferences and customer experience.
• Utilise supplier information and overseas travel to gain market insights.
• Develop a product marketing proposal to optimize the customer experience instore and online. 

Actively trade product range

• Weekly sales trade analysis - analyse relevant reports (Monday trade, item report, style cards, Edited) to understand product and sales performance across channels to influence trade decisions, opportunities and actions to optimise sales
• Communicate any changes from current trade that impact other departments e.g. marketing and visual merchandising.
• Weekly team standstill with Quad team to align on weekly tasks including production & shipment standstill, supplier communication and trade actions.

Minimum requirements

• 2-3 year’s buying or relevant within fashion retailer
• Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, PLM & EDITED
• Passion for keeping up to date with latest trends
• Continuous learning mindset
• Understanding of business and buying processes and systems
• Retail market and industry knowledge
• Knowledge of markdown and mark up pricing, visibility to drive sales, sell-through
• Strong numerical and analytical skills

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Introduction

• To develop and deliver a profitable and customer-led Womenswear product strategy through the execution of a seasonal departmental plan. This role drives product innovation, commercial success, and alignment to business objectives by collaborating across Planning, Design, Sourcing and other key business partners.

Job description

• Developing and executing a customer-led seasonal strategy aligned to key business objectives and brand positioning.
• Leading range building by partnering with Design, Sourcing and Planning to deliver trend-right, profitable assortments across channels.
• Leveraging insights from data, trend forecasts (e.g. EDITED, WGSN), customer analytics, and market research to inform product direction.
• Overseeing the full product lifecycle, from concept development to final sign-off ensuring product quality, pricing architecture and innovation.
• Conducting regular trade analysis to track product performance and implement actions that drive sales, improve margin, and manage stock health.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Technical, Visual Merchandising) to ensure cohesive execution across touchpoints.
• Supporting the sourcing strategy by engaging with suppliers, managing costing, and ensuring adherence to the merchandise cycle.
• Mentoring and coaching Trainees & Buying Assistants, driving skills development, performance and career growth.
• Fostering strong internal and external relationships to influence outcomes and enhance collaboration across the value chain.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant 3-year diploma or degree
• Minimum of 6–8 years’ buying experience in apparel, with at least 2 years at a senior level
• Experience in managing own senior portfolio is advantageous
• Ability to manage a buyer’s assistant and/or trainee
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of fashion retail
• A proven track record in delivering trend-right, customer-focused ranges that drive sales and profitability
• Exceptional stakeholder management, leadership and team development skills
• Highly analytical, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, sourcing, and merchandising principles
• Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, PLM & EDITED
• Excellent understanding of market, awareness of locally and international with a creative flair to interpret forthcoming moods, trends and themes
• Demonstrates the ability to think strategically and formulate effective plans and strategies
• Understanding of business and buying processes and systems
• Retail market and industry knowledge
• Knowledge of markdown and mark up pricing, visibility to drive sales, sell-through
• Proven experience in delivering and executing business and BU strategy
• Ability to travel both locally and internationally
• Strong numerical and analytical skills