Tafadzwa Taffie Hove

Senior Menswear Product Planner & Kidswear Planning Manager
🗓️ November 2023 – Present

• Leading dual portfolios across Menswear and Kidswear divisions
• Managing product planning and inventory strategies to meet commercial targets
• Developing planning frameworks and mentoring cross-functional planning teams
• Partnering with buying, sourcing, and operations to drive profitability and product performance

Senior Menswear Product Planner
🗓️ February 2021 – October 2023

• Drove financial planning, forecasting, and inventory management for menswear ranges
• Identified sales and stock opportunities through in-depth analysis of trends and in-season performance
• Formulated promotional and markdown strategies to optimize sell-through and margin
• Developed best practices for reporting and analysis across the menswear category

Ladieswear Product Planner – Dunns
🗓️ September 2019 – January 2021

• Delivered strategic product planning for Dunns’ ladieswear portfolio
• Collaborated with buyers to align fashion trends with business targets
• Reviewed historical sales and trend data to optimize assortment planning
• Worked closely with store operations to ensure timely and accurate inventory flow

Ladieswear Product Planner – Refinery
🗓️ May 2016 – March 2019

• Managed category planning for Refinery’s ladieswear division
• Developed seasonal assortment and inventory plans by department and class
• Supported cross-functional teams in delivering on key KPIs, including sell-through and gross margin
• Led post-season reviews and lessons-learned sessions to inform future strategy

Product Planner – Jay Jays
🗓️ December 2010 – April 2016

• Created and executed pre-season and in-season merchandise plans for Jay Jays
• Forecasted sales, margins, and inventory by department
• Worked collaboratively with sourcing and buying teams to manage intake and supply chain flow
• Mentored junior team members and participated in planning system improvements

• Managed inventory and sales forecasting for Identity Men's Accessories
• Conducted trend analysis and margin management
• Oversaw in-season stock performance and pre-season planning
• Collaborated with buyers, marketing, and suppliers on promotions and planning
• Handled product lifecycle and allocation management

• Managed inventory planning and forecasting
• Conducted merchandise trend analysis and margin management
• Maintained optimal stock levels and liaised with buyers and suppliers
• Produced management reports and maintained planning systems