Planner - TFG Jewellery

Job Description

The Planner I is responsible for influencing and implementing the relevant brand’s merchandise strategy. They manage financial and strategic aspects of various products, including product planning, controlling open-to-buy, and reviewing figures. They also handle range assortments, replenishment, distribution strategy, and communication with stores and field teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum Completed Degree or Diploma in a related field
• Minimum 3 years working experience as a Planner 
• Strong understanding of customer demographics and in-depth knowledge of the planning process in retail

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

• Adhering to Standards - Ensures quality and compliance in the delivery of their work
• Commercial Thinking - Leverage’s market and business insights in the delivery of their work
• Continual Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes 
• Leading Others - Inspires and guides others to achieve collective goals 
• Planning & Organising - Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks 
• Presenting & Communication - Articulates ideas clearly to different audiences 

Key Duties

• Influencing and implementing the relevant brand’s merchandise strategy 
• Work closely with the buying team to maximize sales, analyse performance & optimise product stock levels
• Financial and strategic management of the various products e.g. product planning, controlling open-to-buy, reviewing weekly & monthly figures 
• Management of the range assortments and replenishment 
• Management and implementation of distribution strategy e.g. analysing stores profiles & sales trends, developing promotional & range distribution by store & cluster   
• Collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders including internal buying and operational stakeholders to maximise sales, analyse performance and optimise stock levels
• Communication with stores and field 

Preference

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.