Mr Price Group Opens Trainee Planner Programme 2025/2026 – Apply Now!

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Mr Price Group is calling on motivated and qualified graduates to apply for their Trainee Planner Programme for 2025/2026. This is an exciting chance for young professionals to kickstart a career in retail planning with one of South Africa’s top fashion and lifestyle brands.

The programme is currently open, and since there is no specified closing date, interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

If you have a passion for retail, planning, and numbers, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain real-world experience while building a strong career in the dynamic world of merchandise planning.

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Why Join the Mr Price Group Trainee Planner Programme?

This structured programme is designed to develop future retail planners by providing hands-on learning, mentorship, and guidance from industry experts. As a trainee, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to plan the right products for the right stores at the right time, while also gaining a strong understanding of financial measures like sales, stock, and profit.

You will gain valuable experience in data analysis, financial forecasting, assortment planning, and product allocation, all while working in a fast-paced and exciting retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the programme, trainees will apply their learning through various key responsibilities, including:

1. Learning and Growth

Understand what factors influence business performance and identify opportunities and risks in current trade.
Learn how to optimize stock levels while achieving business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Assist in creating product assortments based on seasonal strategies and market trends.
Develop skills to forecast financial plans and identify variances in sales, orders, stock, and markdown planning.

2. Analyzing Current Trade

Extract and analyze financial KPIs and product performance reports.
Help compile reports that highlight key issues impacting performance.
Assist in re-forecasting financial plans and help create action plans to address performance challenges.
Conduct store visits and competitive market research, providing insights and recommendations to improve business results.

3. Building Product Assortments

Collaborate with buying and location planning teams to develop a strong assortment plan.
Maintain the assortment in the internal system (APS).
Use data and reporting tools to analyze assortment performance and recommend improvements.

4. Order Management & Product Allocation

Create accurate order lines for each season, ensuring all details are correct, including sizes, pricing, and product attributes.
Follow up on orders and resolve issues with the planning team.
Assist in raising orders and ensuring product allocations are completed on time according to business deadlines.

Who Can Apply?

Mr Price Group is looking for graduates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially those who have a passion for retail and planning.

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have completed a Degree or Diploma in one of the following fields:

Business Science
Accounting
Mathematics
Statistics
Economics
Finance
Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management

Additional skills that will make you stand out:

Strong mathematical skills
Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
The ability to analyze data and think strategically
Any experience in the manufacturing or retail industry will be advantageous

Why This Programme is Worth It

Joining the Mr Price Group Trainee Planner Programme opens the door to one of the most exciting careers in retail. You will:

Work with experienced mentors who will guide your career growth.
Gain practical experience in a real business environment.
Learn how to balance creativity with numbers to create winning retail strategies.
Have the opportunity to grow within a company that is known for innovation and career development.