JD is a sports fashion, multichannel retailer of branded sports and casual wear, combining globally recognised brands such as Nike, adidas, Puma and The North Face, with strong private labels such as Pink Soda and Supply & Demand, to provide an elevated consumer experience.
JD Sports will be the exclusive retail partner to TFG and will further bolster our existing Sports positioning, with our Sportscene, Totalsports and Sneaker Factory stores already being the destinations of choice for athletic and leisure sports apparel.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with the buying team to maximise sales, analyse performance & optimise product stock levels
Understanding and interpreting business trends in terms of the Sports and Lifestyle market
Analysis of merchandise performance and appropriate actions proposed
Product strategy effectively communicated, and implemented
Financial and strategic management of the product e.g., product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
Management of range assortments
Management of replenishment stock
Collaborative partnerships with internal and external suppliers established and maintained
Qualifications and Experience:
Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree
Have experience as a Planner (5+ years essential)
Trader mentality, business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking
A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).
Skills:
A high degree of numeracy and analytical thinking
The ability to think and operate at a strategic level
A detailed and methodical approach to work
To be able to make decisions and meet deadlines whilst working in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication
To confidently influence and persuade at all levels
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work effectively individually as well as within a team environment
Behaviours:
Applies market and business insights to drive organisational objectives
forms, develops, and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
Interprets and simplifies complex information when resolving organisational problems
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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