Application for the Mr Price Trainee Planner Internships – 2022/2023 Entry is now open by the Gauteng Dept of Roads and Transport for all outstanding applicants.
Gauteng Dept of Roads and Transport is offering an Internship opportunity to unemployed and prospective graduates to apply in the fields that are in line with the Corporation’s core business. The Corporation is therefore inviting applications for the Mr Price Trainee Planner Internship Programme that runs for a maximum period of 12 months in the following disciplines/fields of study.
The Mr Price Trainee Planner Internship Programme uses a fully integrated approach that combines theory with practical training and leads to a recognized qualification/certification. Mr Price provides an internship opportunity in the following areas listed below:
- Trainee Planner
This internship opportunity is situated at the following locations in South Africa:
- Johannesburg
Update: How to Apply for the 2022 Mr Price Trainee Buyer Internship Programme
MR PRICE TRAINEE PLANNER INTERNSHIP ROLES, APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
purpose
Trainee Planner opportunities are aimed at producing fully trained and equipped Retail Merchandise Planners.
The purpose of Retail Merchandise Planning is to make sure we invest in the right products at the right price and allocate products to the right store at the right time
key responsibilities
- Learning & Development – Here you bridge the gap between the classroom and the working world. It’s on the job learning of the merchant processes relevant to merchandise planning so you are ready for succession into a Planner role
- Forecasting Stock and Sales – Creating the correct sales forecast under supervision, to regulate the best stock levels to increase profits for the categories
- Trade Optimization – Always identify areas of opportunity and risk within the current performance of planned stock and sales forecasted and develop individual portfolio actions to correct the plan to maintain the forecasted sales route
- Merchandise Process – Prepare and present proposals based on analyzed product performance data, market research, industry best practice, and innovation so you provide the customer with a quality assortment of fashionable and contemporary products to drive sales and increase profits
- Reporting & Analysis – Extract and analyze reports to provide notes and insight under supervision. This will be used in day to day operations and Merchandise Review Processes to further the seasonal merchandise strategy
- Administrative Support – Complete various admin duties to support the efficient running of the Planning and Merchandise function and completing the business strategy
requirements
- A completed Degree/ Diploma in Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics, Retail Business Management, Economics, Business Science, Statistics
- Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft excel
- High level of numeracy, attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem solving & an appetite for learning
you also need to display the following competencies
- Relating and networking
- Following instructions & procedures
- Planning & organizing
- Delivering results & meeting customer expectations
- Achieving personal work goals and objectives
- Coping with pressure & setbacks
- Learning & researching
- Analyzing
- Adapting & responding to change
- Adhering to principles and values
MR PRICE TRAINEE PLANNER INTERNSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – HOW TO APPLY
- Step 1: Before you can apply for a position, please ensure that you meet all the above criteria.
- Step 2: Once you have fulfilled step one, please click on the “Apply Now” button to register and apply.
- Step 3: Once you’ve registered and applied, we’ll email you confirmation of receipt. Our Resourcing Team will then carefully assess your application and provide you with feedback every step of the way.
Application Deadline
- Applications should reach Mr Price on time, at most 31 August, 2021. As it is indicated for each position of interest above.
