Pick 'n Pay Retailers Trainee Planner


Advertiser: Pick 'n Pay
Location: Cape Town

A Trainee Planner is needed for Pick n Pay Clothing Division. A BCom, or a similar relevant qualification is a requirement.

We are looking for a dynamic, assertive individual who is analytical, methodical, organised and a team player. This person should be a good communicator, self-motivated and initiative driven. This is a junior position, and experience is not essential.

The candidate will join a Buying team consisting of a Buyer, Planner and an Allocator. He or she will have the responsibility of analysing market & sales trends, stock & profit margin management and report analysis to ensure excellence in merchandise management within his/ her department. If you fit this profile and have an interest in and a flair for fashion, this career opportunity is for you!

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

•Ability:
- work to deadlines
- identify and understand customers
- identify new merchandising opportunities
- interface with other disciplines and functions
- work in teams
- work within budget
- identify merchandising trends and norms
- manage a merchandising system

•Experience:
- giving presentations
- project work

•Knowledge:
- computer software
- consumer buying behaviour
- consumer needs
- industry trends
- merchandise management

Pick 'n Pay is one of Africa's largest and most consistently successful retailers of food, clothing and general merchandise. We are a truly South African company and have always operated in the best interest of our people and our communities. Pick 'n Pay behaves according to an entrenched value system and we truly believe that we have a positive impact on the lives of all South Africans.

Closing date: 3 February 2014

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Internship:

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