Senior Planner – Markham at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the buying team to maximise sales, analyse performance & optimise product stock levels
• Understanding and interpreting business trends in terms of the Markham target market
• Analysis of merchandise performance and relevant outcomes proposed
• Product strategy effectively communicated, presented and implemented
• Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
• Management of range assortments
• Management of replenishment stock
• Collaborative partnerships with internal and external suppliers established and maintained

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant Tertiary Qualification 
• Proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner (5 years minimum)
• Trader mentality, business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking

Skills:

• A high degree of numeracy and analytical thinking
• The ability to think and operate at a strategic level
• A detailed and methodical approach to work
• To be able to make decisions and meet deadlines whilst working in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• Resilience and emotional maturity
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• To confidently influence and persuade at all levels
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel and related planning systems
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively individually as well as within a team environment

Behaviours:

• Builds Networks – establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Demonstrates Self-awareness – accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development
• Drives Results – sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• 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
• Nimble learning – quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Plans and Aligns – develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Situational Adaptability – effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation