Retail Merchandise Planner at TFG Jewellery
The Foschini Group
Overview
TFG Jewellery is looking for a Planner to join their retail team. You will shape merchandise strategy for brands like American Swiss, Sterns and Galaxy & Co. If you have a degree or diploma plus 3 years of planning experience, this is a chance to grow with one of South Africa's biggest retail groups. You will work closely with buyers, manage stock levels and help stores get the right jewellery at the right time.
About the role
As a Planner at TFG Jewellery, you will play a key role in driving the merchandise strategy for some of South Africa's best known jewellery brands. This is a full time position based at TFG's head office.
What you will do:
- Work with the buying team to maximise sales and analyse product performance
- Manage product planning, open to buy controls and weekly and monthly figures
- Oversee range assortments and replenishment across stores
- Implement distribution strategies by analysing store profiles and sales trends
- Communicate regularly with stores and field teams
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has a strong understanding of retail planning and wants to make a real impact on how products reach customers.
Please note: Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
Requirements
- Minimum completed Degree or Diploma in a related field
- Minimum 3 years working experience as a Planner
- Strong understanding of customer demographics
- In depth knowledge of the planning process in retail
- Analytical skills
- Commercial acumen
- Planning and organising abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Customer service delivery focus
- Market research and analysis skills
Responsibilities
- Influence and implement the brand's merchandise strategy
- Work closely with the buying team to maximise sales, analyse performance and optimise stock levels
- Manage financial and strategic aspects of products including product planning and controlling open to buy
- Review weekly and monthly figures
- Manage range assortments and replenishment
- Develop and implement distribution strategy by analysing store profiles and sales trends
- Create promotional and range distribution plans by store and cluster
- Communicate with stores and field teams
- Build collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Job details
- Organisation
- The Foschini Group
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! This planner role at TFG Jewellery is a great fit if you love retail and enjoy working with numbers. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your planning experience and any retail background you have. Highlight moments where you analysed sales data, managed stock or worked with buyers.
In an interview, expect questions about how you handle open to buy, how you decide on stock levels and how you work with stores. Be ready to give real examples from your past roles. TFG is a big group so showing you can communicate well across teams will count in your favour.
Also remember that preference is given to designated groups under the Employment Equity Act, so don't be discouraged if you don't hear back immediately. Give it your best shot and good luck!
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