Job Description

The Planner III is responsible for mentoring the Merchandise Planning Team, projecting future sales into key categories, and optimizing planning processes. This includes managing range assortments and replenishment, implementing distribution strategies, and providing guidance and support to team members.

• Project future sales into key categories.
• Manage range assortments and replenishment.
• Implement distribution strategies.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Ensure effective sales projections.
• Drive process optimization.
• Work closely with the buying team to maximise sales, analyse performance & optimise product stock levels
• Understanding and interpreting business trends in terms of the Jet target market
• Analysis of merchandise performance and relevant outcomes proposed
• Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
• Management of replenishment stock

• Collaborative partnerships with internal and external suppliers established and maintained

Education:

• A completed National Diploma or Degree in Business Management/BCom or related studies

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a Planner.
• A strong interest in retail and sound knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Trader mentality, business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking
• Experience in planning ladieswear is advantageous

Behaviours:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, interpersonal relations, problem solving, teamwork & written communication  
• Comfortable and effective influencer.  
• You need to be flexible as the environment is very dynamic and priorities can change.  
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results 
• Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information 
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems 
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes 
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives 
• Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation 

• Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

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

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

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