Merchandise Planner - Design Centre

Key Responsibilities:

• This position is for an experienced merchandise planner that will be based in the Sustainable design department within the TFG Design Centre.
• This role performs the central liaison between all stakeholders i.e. external designers, retail buying team, internal design teams and production units.
• Responsible to educate and mentor designers on how to produce garments for a big retail team from concept through to bulk order delivery.
• Convert into our technical specs, job allocations on our central computer systems such as PLM Centric and ISYNC to facilitate proper planning at factory level.
• Documenting cost of time and resources spent on project, capturing on the BBBEE scorecard programme and publish year to date spend against the approved yearly budget.
• Able to take initiative and drive the process and timeline adherence.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in clothing production or design
• Minimum 2-5 year experience in a clothing manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Centric system will be beneficial but not essential

Skills:

• Highly Analytical
• Assortment Planning
• Commercial Acumen
• Planning & Organising
• Supplier Chain Management
• Skilled in Merchandise Systems and Excel

Behaviours:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, interpersonal relations, problem solving, teamwork & written communication
• Comfortable and effective influencer.
• You need to be flexible and agile as the environment is very dynamic and priorities can change.
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation

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