Location Planner - Totalsports

The Planner II is responsible for influencing and implementing the relevant brand’s merchandise strategy. They manage financial and strategic aspects of various products, including product planning, controlling open-to-buy, and reviewing figures. They also handle range assortments, replenishment, distribution strategy, and communication with stores and field teams. Additionally, they provide insights and recommendations for improving merchandise performance.

- Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree in relevant field
- At least 5 -8 years of proven working experience as a Planner (sports/branded goods advantageous)
- Sound understanding of the retail cycle and planning process
- A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages including Microsoft office

Skills:

- Analytical Processes
- Commercial Acumen
- Contract Management
- Customer Service Delivery
- Planning & Organising
- Policy & Procedures
- Market Research and Analysis
- Supplier Management
- Requirements Analysis
- Global Sourcing
- Strategic eCommerce

Behaviours:

- Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Building Effective Teams - forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
- Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
- Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
- Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
- Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
- 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
- Organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
- 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.

Preference will be given but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.