Truworths Trainee Planner Graduate Programme
Company: Truworths
Position: Trainee Planner (Graduate Programme)
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Job Type: Graduate Programme / Training Opportunity
About the Programme
The Truworths Trainee Planner Graduate Programme is designed for ambitious graduates who want to build a career in retail planning, merchandise planning, and fashion retail management.
As a Trainee Planner, you will receive structured training while working alongside experienced planners to learn how to forecast sales, manage inventory, analyse market trends, and make strategic decisions that contribute to business success.
This programme offers a unique opportunity to gain practical retail experience with one of South Africa's leading fashion retailers.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Analyse sales and product performance data.
- Forecast demand and future sales trends.
- Develop stock allocation plans for stores.
- Monitor inventory levels and stock movement.
- Assist in planning seasonal merchandise requirements.
- Identify risks and opportunities within product categories.
- Generate planning reports and performance analysis.
- Support buying and merchandising teams.
- Assist with budgeting and stock management processes.
- Contribute to improving profitability through effective planning.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A completed Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
- Good computer literacy, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Preferred Fields of Study
Graduates from the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Economics
- Finance
- Business Science
- Operations Research
- Industrial Engineering
- Data Science
- Commerce-related qualifications
Skills Required
- Data analysis
- Numerical reasoning
- Planning and forecasting
- Microsoft Excel
- Business acumen
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Commercial awareness
- Critical thinking
What You Will Learn
The programme provides exposure to:
- Merchandise planning
- Fashion retail operations
- Sales forecasting
- Inventory management
- Stock replenishment
- Budget control
- Retail analytics
- Business strategy
- Category management
- Commercial decision-making
Benefits of the Programme
- Practical workplace experience.
- Structured graduate development training.
- Mentorship from experienced retail professionals.
- Exposure to South Africa's retail industry.
- Career growth opportunities within Truworths.
- Development of analytical and commercial skills.
Documents Required
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Certified tertiary qualification certificate
- Supporting documents where applicable
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through the Truworths Careers Portal
Search for "Trainee Planner Graduate Programme" and complete the online application.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is ideal for graduates who:
- Enjoy working with numbers and data.
- Have strong analytical abilities.
- Want a career in retail management.
- Are interested in fashion and consumer trends.
- Want hands-on experience in planning and merchandising.
- Aspire to grow within a leading retail organisation.
The Truworths Trainee Planner Graduate Programme offers an excellent entry point into the retail industry and provides graduates with valuable experience in merchandise planning, forecasting, stock management, and commercial decision-making.
