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.