Senior Planner - TFG Foschini

In brief

**Overview** This role describes a Senior Planner position at TFG Foschini, which is part of TFG The Foschini Group. The Senior Planner is responsible for developing and managing merchandise plans, forecasting sales and profitability, and overseeing inventory investments to meet company financial targets. The position requires collaboration with buyers and various internal departments, as well as the analysis of market trends and retail metrics to optimize sales and profitability. The Senior Planner will also lead a small team. **What you will do** * Develop seasonal and annual merchandise plans aligned to company financial targets. * Forecast sales, margin, inventory, and profit at department and category level. * Manage Open-to-Buy OTB budgets and adjust stock investments based on trading performance. * Partner with Buyers to create balanced and commercially effective assortments. * Analyse sales trends, stock productivity, and customer demand to identify risks and opportunities. * Drive markdown and clearance strategies to maximise sell-through and profitability. * Monitor key retail metrics including GMROI, sell-through, inventory turn, weeks of supply, and margin performance. * Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Stores, and Finance to ensure effective stock flow and availability. * Lead a small team consisting of a planner and allocator **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Degree or Diploma in Business, Retail, Supply Chain, Finance, Mathematics, or related field. * Minimum 5 years' retail merchandise planning experience. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with retail planning systems. * Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting, OTB, and retail financial planning. * Strategic and commercial thinking * Strong analytical and numerical ability * Inventory and OTB management expertise * Cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills * Agile decision-making in a fast-paced retail environment * 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 * 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 * Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation **Who should apply** This role is suited for a seasoned professional with a Degree or Diploma in a relevant field and at least 5 years of retail merchandise planning experience. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills, proficiency with retail planning systems, and a deep understanding of inventory management, forecasting, and retail financial planning. They should demonstrate strong analytical, strategic, and commercial thinking, along with excellent collaboration, influencing, and agile decision-making skills. The successful applicant will be results-driven, accountable, strategic in their planning, adaptable to various situations, and capable of leading a small team. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-planner-tfg-foschini-tfg-the-foschini-group Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
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