Planner II – Totalsports needed at TFG

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the buying team to maximise sales, optimise inventory levels and grow profit
• Analysis of merchandise performance with relevant outcomes proposed
• Effectively communicate, present and implement the product strategy
• Effectively communicate, present and implement the promotional strategy aligned to marketing campaigns
• Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
• Provide weekly and monthly trade feedback with associated action plans
• Managing monthly, seasonal and financial year forecasts for product categories
• Managing range size and assortments
• Managing replenishment stock
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners, including suppliers

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification
• 3 – 5 years + proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work