Trainee Talent Club | Buyer & Planner Roles

Responsibilities We are building a Merchandise Trainee Talent Club for aspiring retail professionals who are interested in future Trainee Buyer and Trainee Planner opportunities. This talent pool is designed for early-career candidates who are excited by product, customers, fashion, retail and commercial decision-making. Opportunities may include Trainee Buyer Trainee Merchandise Planner Trainee Location Planner What you could be involved in As a Merchandise Trainee, you may have the opportunity to: Support Buying or Planning teams with day-to-day category activities. Learn about product ranges, customer trends and retail trading. Assist with analysing sales, stock, margin and product-performance information. Support range reviews, product selection, demand forecasting and stock-flow activities. Work closely with Buyers, Planners, suppliers and other cross-functional teams. Build your understanding of retail commercial processes and develop towards a career in Buying or Merchandise Planning. Qualifications We are looking for individuals who: Have a genuine interest in retail, products, customers and commercial performance. Are curious, proactive and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy working with numbers, data and detail. Have strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills. Can work collaboratively as part of a team. Have a relevant qualification in For Buying : A degree or diploma in : Fashion Interior Design Tesxtiles Clothing Managangement Consumer Science : Clothing For Planning / Location Planning : A degree or diploma in: Accounting Finance Statistics Economics BCOM Supply Chain Management