Planner - TFG Jewellery

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.

• 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
• 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

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