Job Posting: Trainee Planner
Company: Truworths
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Business Area: Merchandising
Job Type: Permanent
Workplace Type: On-site
Closing Date: 31 December 2024
Reference Number: TRU231221-1
Job Overview:
Truworths is offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Planner position within our Merchant Training Programme. As a Fashion Planner, you will play a pivotal role in the company’s purchasing environment, utilizing your analytical and numeric skills to forecast financial and product trends. You will be instrumental in supporting the strategic goals of the organization by optimizing merchandise performance and ensuring efficient business analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct business analysis to support financial goals.
- Forecast sales and manage stock levels.
- Oversee margin and markdown management.
- Develop and monitor financial plans to support product ranges.
- Provide strategic input on product decisions.
- Optimize merchandise performance through data-driven insights.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com), Science (B.Sc.), or a related numerate qualification.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Comfortable with systems and technology to enhance processes and innovation.
Application Instructions:
Please upload your CV, ID, Matric Certificate, Tertiary Qualification, and academic transcripts/results to your Truworths Career Website profile when applying.
Competencies:
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in systems and technology to streamline business operations.
Employment Equity:
Truworths is committed to Employment Equity and aims to develop candidates from designated groups. Internal candidates will be considered first, wherever possible, in line with the company’s Employment Equity objectives.