E-commerce Merchandise Planner

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development and training

Employee discounts on company products

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented E-commerce Merchandise Planner for Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA. The role involves forecasting demand, planning inventory levels, and optimizing product assortments to maximize sales and profitability.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of experience in merchandise planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. You will collaborate with buying and marketing teams and manage inventory flow across the ecommerce platform.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in merchandise planning or related role in e-commerce or retail
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficient in Excel and inventory planning tools
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop sales forecasts and inventory plans based on historical data, market trends and promotions
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively manage stock replenishment to avoid stockouts
• Analyze product performance and identify best-selling and slow-moving items
• Collaborate with buying and marketing teams to align assortments with targets and customer demand
• Optimize product placement and visibility on the ecommerce platform
• Manage product lifecycle from introduction to end-of-life
• Identify opportunities to improve gross margin through pricing and promotions
• Develop and maintain reports on inventory performance and sales trends
• Work with logistics to ensure efficient inventory flow
• Stay up-to-date with ecommerce merchandising trends

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Excel

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Statistics/Marketing

Tools

Inventory management software

Planning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established online retailer, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical E-commerce Merchandise Planner to join their team in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA. This role is responsible for forecasting demand, planning inventory levels, and optimizing product assortments to maximize sales and profitability. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a keen understanding of retail merchandising principles, and experience with e-commerce inventory management systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring that the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities to meet customer demand. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a growing online business and develop your career in merchandising and planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop sales forecasts and inventory plans based on historical data, market trends, and promotional activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively manage stock replenishment to avoid stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Analyze product performance and identify best-selling and slow-moving items.
• Collaborate with the buying and marketing teams to ensure product assortments align with sales targets and customer demand.
• Optimize product placement and visibility on the e-commerce platform.
• Manage product lifecycle, from introduction to end-of-life, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Identify opportunities to improve gross margin through effective pricing and promotional strategies.
• Develop and maintain reports on inventory performance, sales trends, and planning metrics.
• Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure efficient inventory flow.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends in e-commerce merchandising and planning.

Requirements

• Proven experience (2-4 years) in merchandise planning, inventory management, or a related role, preferably within e-commerce or retail.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with inventory management software or planning tools.
• Understanding of retail math principles and forecasting methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and online retail operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and potential for annual bonuses.
• Opportunity to work in a key planning role for an e-commerce business in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA .
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Contribution to product strategy and sales growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Employee discounts on company products.
• A chance to grow your career in a dynamic industry.