Trainee Talent Club | Buyer & Planner roles

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Start your retail career with Mr Price Group</strong></p><p>At Mr Price Group, our Buying and Merchandise Planning teams work together to create relevant product ranges and ensure the right products are available for our customers at the right time.</p><p><strong>We are looking for individuals who:</strong></p><ul><li>Have a genuine interest in retail, products, customers and commercial performance.</li><li>Are curious, proactive and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Enjoy working with numbers, data and detail.</li><li>Have strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Can work collaboratively as part of a team.</li><li>Have a relevant qualification in</li></ul><p><strong>For Buying : A degree or diploma in :</strong></p><ul><li>Fashion</li><li>Interior Design</li><li>Tesxtiles</li><li>Clothing Managangement</li><li>Consumer Science : Clothing</li></ul><div><strong>For Planning / Location Planning : A degree or diploma in:</strong></div><div><ul><li>Accounting</li><li>Finance</li><li>Statistics</li><li>Economics</li><li>BCOM Supply Chain Management</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>Apply now and tell us about your education, work experience, interests and career aspirations. Share your CV and let us know whether you are most interested in a Trainee Buyer, Trainee Merchandise Planner or Trainee Location Planner opportunity.</p><p>This is an expression-of-interest opportunity. While there may not be an immediate vacancy, suitable candidates may be contacted when relevant opportunities become available.</p><p>Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and to Employment Equity.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We are building a Merchandise Trainee Talent Club for aspiring retail professionals who are interested in future Trainee Buyer and Trainee Planner opportunities. This talent pool is designed for early-career candidates who are excited by product, customers, fashion, retail and commercial decision-making.</p><p><strong>Opportunities may include</strong></p><ul><li>Trainee Buyer</li><li>Trainee Merchandise Planner</li><li>Trainee Location Planner</li></ul><p><strong>What you could be involved in</strong></p><p>As a Merchandise Trainee, you may have the opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Support Buying or Planning teams with day-to-day category activities.</li><li>Learn about product ranges, customer trends and retail trading.</li><li>Assist with analysing sales, stock, margin and product-performance information.</li><li>Support range reviews, product selection, demand forecasting and stock-flow activities.</li><li>Work closely with Buyers, Planners, suppliers and other cross-functional teams.</li><li>Build your understanding of retail commercial processes and develop towards a career in Buying or Merchandise Planning.</li></ul>