Senior Planner - JD Sports_ FTC ( 6 Months) at TFG (The Foschini Group)

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.


Responsibilities


Drive product efficiencies and key measures - sales, markdown, inventory, sales margin    
Developing category strategic, tactical, and operational plans to achieve set targets
Management of range assortment at store level in conjunction with the buyer
Replenishment of key lines
Manage OTB allowance both in-season and forward budgets
Attend all appointments relating to product launches and selection throughout the year as specified
Analysis and review of previous week sales with the buying team and propose and drive actions for the week  
Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
Reporting on performance, initiatives and operational plans to management periodically (weekly, monthly, seasonally, and annually)
Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying, planning, marketing, VM and operations functions.
Be influential in the implementing of change to achieve company goals/objectives
Drive allocation and grading strategy with allocator
Inventory delivery management
Markdown proposal and action
Regular store visits as a team


Qualifications


Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree  
At least 5 years of proven working experience as a Planner (sports/branded goods advantageous)
Sound understanding of the retail cycle and planning process  
A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages including Microsoft office
A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed, and strategic approach to work


Skills:


Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills
Proven decision-making ability
A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed, and strategic approach to work
Excellent time management skills  
Good communication skills 
Good judgement and problem-solving skills  
Negotiation skills
Team player and be able to foster collaboration across departments
Be influential in the implementing of change to achieve company goals/objectives


Behaviours:


Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
Effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives