Senior Planner - Totalsports 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
Delivery management
Markdown proposal and action
Regular store visits as a team


Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:


Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree in relevant field
At least 5 -8 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


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:


Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Building Effective Teams - forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
Organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation