Truworths Planning

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1. Trainee Planner
2. Planner

Trainee Planner

Closing Date	2024/12/31
Reference Number	TRU231221-1
Job Title	Trainee Planner
Business Area	Merchandising
Job Type	Permanent
Workplace Type	On-site
Location – Country	South Africa
Location – Province	Western Cape
Location – Town / City	Cape Town

Job Description	We have an exciting opportunity available for a Trainee Planner role on our Merchant Training Programme. As a Fashion Planner, you are the power behind the money. You play a key role in the company’s purchasing environment. As a natural trader, you will utilise your analytical skills, coupled with your strong numeric ability, to analyse and forecast financial and product trends to support the ultimate goals of the organisation. You enjoy engaging with technology and various systems with the aim to innovate and improve processes. This role will be based at our head office in Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities	• Business analysis • Sales forecasting • Stock management • Margin and markdown management • Developing and monitoring the financial plans that support product ranges • Strategic input on product • Optimising merchandise performance
Qualifications and Experience	• B.Com, B.SC or other numerate tertiary qualification Please ensure a copy of your CV, ID, Matric Certificate and/or Tertiary Qualification and academic transcripts/results are uploaded to your Truworths Career Website Profile.
Competencies	• Numerical, analytical and organisational skills • Systems and technology orientation

Planner

Closing Date	2024/04/02
Reference Number	TRU230731-9
Job Title	Planner
Business Area	Merchandising
Job Type	Permanent
Workplace Type	On-site
Location – Country	South Africa
Location – Province	Western Cape
Location – Town / City	Cape Town

Job Description	Truworths has an opportunity for you to work with our Buying/Planning teams using the latest industry merchandise systems. The individual would be involved in sales forecasting, financial and strategic product management skills to effectively trade product. The role will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town, and would appeal to a skilled performer who enjoys complex problem-solving and is solution-orientated. Drawing on your well-honed fashion planning skills, your role will be to develop, implement and control all aspects of merchandise planning to ensure the profitability and efficient servicing of our stores. The Planner plays a key role in the execution of product from inception to delivery. The role requires the individual to collaborate with all parts of the business e.g. distribution, store design, etc.
Key Responsibilities	• Working closely with our fashion Merchandise Buyers and suppliers; • Systems used internationally in conjunction with bespoke in-house systems; • Ensuring that the right mix of merchandise reaches the right stores at the right price, right on time.
Qualifications and Experience	• 3 or more years of experience preferably within a fashion retailer; • Relevant numerical tertiary qualification; • Advantageous systems e.g. Oracle, ProClarity and PLM.
Competencies	• Strong analytical and organisational skills; • Numerical ability; • Systems oriented; • Strong trader instinct; • Willing and open to contributing ideas for the greater success of the business; • Ability to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment; • Agility, flexibility and adaptability.

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