Senior Planner - Sportscene

at  The Foschini Group

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner (3 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

• Work closely with the buying team to maximise sales, analyse performance & optimise product stock levels
• Understanding and interpreting business trends in terms of the Sportscene 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