Fashion Planner: Inventory & Stock Strategy

Brentwood; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company in Edenvale is looking for a Junior Planner to join their dynamic team. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a Matric qualification. The Junior Planner will set inventory parameters, monitor sales trends, and work closely with the Buying and Marketing Teams to maximize sales. The ideal candidate should have a relevant qualification in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Business Administration, or Marketing. Benefits include a collaborative work environment and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• Relevant qualification in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Business Administration or Marketing is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set and revise inventory and financial parameters, including budgets for sales, margin and OTB.
• Capture market and store trends and work closely with the Buying Team.
• Analyze product performance and identify seasonal non-selling items.
• Ensure stores are fully stocked on new items.
• Plan product consolidations to move stock between stores.
• Monitor weekly sales category report.
• Re-trend sales forecast based on current sales trend.
• Identify slow selling lines and overstocked categories.
• Present bi-weekly style card product performance.
• Allocate stock to the correct stores.
• Monitor and evaluate stores and stock performance.
• Set up post-seasonal reports.
• Liaise with Buying Team on product performance.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Matric

Qualification in Fashion Merchandising

Retail Management

Business Administration

Marketing

Job description

A leading fashion company in Edenvale is looking for a Junior Planner to join their dynamic team. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a Matric qualification. The Junior Planner will set inventory parameters, monitor sales trends, and work closely with the Buying and Marketing Teams to maximize sales. The ideal candidate should have a relevant qualification in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Business Administration, or Marketing. Benefits include a collaborative work environment and development opportunities.