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.
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