Trainee Planner – Mr Price Group

📍 Location: Mr Price Group Limited, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Zip Code: 4001

About the Role

Are you passionate about retail and ready to kick-start your career in merchandise planning? Mr Price Group is offering exciting Trainee Planner opportunities where you will embark on a structured training program designed to build your skills and knowledge.

We believe in hiring for attitude and training for skill—your potential is what matters most. This role is your chance to gain hands-on experience and develop into a successful Merchandise Planner within a dynamic retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Trainee Planner, you’ll receive mentorship and structured learning to develop your planning expertise. You will:

• Learn to create category plans ensuring the right merchandise reaches the right stores at the right time.

• Gain a deep understanding of financial measures including sales, stock, and profit.

• Analyze trading performance to identify risks and opportunities.

• Forecast financial plans and track variances across sales, orders, stock, and markdowns.

• Assist with product assortment planning in collaboration with buyers and location planners.

• Conduct competitor store visits and recommend actions based on findings.

• Manage order lines with attention to product details, cost, pricing, and allocations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or Diploma in Business Science, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Strategic Management, or Supply Chain.

• Experience in manufacturing is advantageous.

• Strong mathematical, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Mr Price Group is an equal opportunity employer and committed to employment equity.

CV Tips for Success

• Highlight your degree: Ensure your CV clearly lists your qualification, especially if it’s in Finance, Mathematics, or Business.

• Showcase analytical ability: Add projects, coursework, or internships where you worked with numbers, statistics, or forecasts.

• Retail knowledge counts: If you’ve done part-time retail work or had exposure to merchandising, emphasize it.

• Technical skills: Include Excel proficiency, data analysis tools, or supply chain software if you have experience.

• Keep it concise & structured: Use clear headings—Education, Skills, Work Experience—to make your CV easy to scan.

How to Apply

Take your first step towards a rewarding retail planning career!

👉 Apply Now with Mr Price Group

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