Senior Planning Developer

Key Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide overall system support and development of the Planning Product/Services
• Collaborate with the business to understand the business requirements and translate them into business and technology requirements that can be fulfilled by internal solutions
• Provide business and system process guidance for building out and evolving the Planning Product/Service
• Identify integration requirements between systems to achieve business needs
• Development/Maintenance and implementation of new products/systems based on business and technical requirements identified
• Conduct testing with users to ensure that the product meets the needs identified
• Conduct train the trainer and business demonstrations for senior users (managers and executives) if and when required
• Correspondence with the business and users surrounding implementation/rollout
• Collect, process and report on data for the business
• Advise the business on new enhancements to existing products
• Ensuring the company security policy is implemented and maintained throughout the planning systems

Qualifications And Experience

• Must have a BSc in Computer Science or related degree/Diploma
• Experience with planning and related solutions within a retail environment essential
• Involvement in end-to-end SDLC (including Agile & DevOps experience)
• Oracle PL/SQL, Unix shell scripting and Report writing is required
• Gathering requirements from business users and translating into technical requirements
• Understanding and developing planning solutions in the retail environment
• Excel including pivot tables
• Knowledge of SQL
• BI reporting tools – development and use of including development and integration
• Advanced Knowledge of planning within a retail environment (business and technical)
• Advanced Planning Configuration Tool knowledge
• Writing interface scripts and running scheduler to maintain these
• Exposure to retail Merchandise Planning business processes is an advantage
• Experience working on retail planning applications (e.g JDA AKB or EKB Planning Suite/Oracle Retail MFP) is an advantage
• Advanced business process required for retail planning

Skills

• In depth knowledge of planning and the solutions within a retail environment to be able to carry out these tasks and further assist with support
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical, conceptual, problem-solving and solution driven
• Strong documentation skills
• Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures
• Able and willing to collaborate in a team environment (within business and IT) and exercise independent judgment
• Excellent understanding of business complexity, business processes (and implementing) and project interdependencies
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills

Behaviours

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Courage - confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
About Us
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that
Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives
and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

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About The Team
At TFG, technology is the silent engine behind fashion, financial services, and our factory floors. Our Infotec team builds the platforms that power over 3,600 stores and millions of customer moments. From cloud-native retail applications to AI/ML deployments, we solve real-world retail problems at scale. Whether you love engineering, data, architecture, or innovation at the edge—we have room for your kind of talent. Let's build something enduring together.