Hybrid Senior Merchandising Planner - Data-Driven

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Employee discounts

Career growth program

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Retail Merchandising Planner to develop strategic merchandising plans, optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions across channels. Hybrid role balancing in-office collaboration with remote work, requiring strong analytics and cross-functional influence.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in retail merchandising, excellent data interpretation skills, and a solid grasp of inventory and financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in retail merchandising, planning, or buying.
• Proven experience with retail planning software and tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent understanding of retail operations, inventory management, and financial planning.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive merchandising plans for assigned product categories.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with buying, marketing, and operations teams to define product assortments and promotional strategies.
• Manage inventory levels and plan for optimal stock allocation across all channels to meet demand and minimize markdowns.
• Develop pricing strategies and promotional calendars to drive sales and achieve financial objectives.
• Monitor and report on key merchandising performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure product presentation and visual merchandising standards are met in stores and online.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Skills

Retail planning software

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Marketing/Fashion Merchandising)

Tools

ERP systems

Merchandising software

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Retail Merchandising Planner to develop strategic merchandising plans, optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions across channels. Hybrid role balancing in-office collaboration with remote work, requiring strong analytics and cross-functional influence.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in retail merchandising, excellent data interpretation skills, and a solid grasp of inventory and financial planning.