Company: MANCOSA PTY LTD
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 03 November 2025
Job Description
Truworths is offering an exciting Trainee Planner internship where you’ll play a crucial role in the company’s purchasing environment. As a Fashion Planner, you will leverage your analytical skills and numerical ability to analyse and forecast financial and product trends. Your insights will directly contribute to the company’s strategic goals, helping to optimize merchandise performance and support product ranges.
Key Responsibilities
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Business analysis: Assess data to inform purchasing decisions and strategies.
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Sales forecasting: Predict trends and demand to guide stock levels.
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Stock management: Oversee inventory levels to meet sales targets while minimizing overstock.
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Margin and markdown management: Monitor profit margins and markdown strategies.
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Developing and monitoring financial plans: Support and track the financial plans that align with product ranges.
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Strategic input on product: Provide recommendations based on data insights to enhance product offerings.
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Optimising merchandise performance: Maximise the performance of products in line with the company’s financial objectives.
Requirements
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Educational Qualification: B.Com, B.Sc, or other numerate tertiary qualification.
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Skills: Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational abilities.
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Technology Orientation: Comfortable using systems and technology in the planning process.