Merchandise Coordinator

Decofurn Furniture; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in Cape Town is seeking a Merchandising Coordinator to support the Chief Merchandising Officer. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in purchasing and excellent Excel skills. Responsibilities include managing inventory, placing orders, and maintaining supplier communication. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in purchasing or inventory management.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Merchandising Officer in buying strategies.
• Calculate order quantities using sales data.
• Monitor stock levels and identify reorder needs.
• Communicate with international suppliers.

Skills

Supplier communication management

Inventory management

Data analysis

Excel skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Degree / Diploma in Merchandising or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About UsDecofurn Furniture is one of South Africa's leading furniture retailers, with 11 stores nationwide and a thriving online presence.

We're an agile, digitally driven company that valuesinnovation, creativity, and collaboration.

From our Cape Town headquarters, we work closely with global suppliers to bring exceptional, affordable furniture collections to homes across South Africa.

The Role

We're looking for a Merchandising Coordinator to join our dynamic team at our Cape Town Head Office in Montague Gardens. In this role, you'll assist our Chief Merchandising Officer (CMO) in coordinating international furniture orders and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the Merchandising Department. This position is ideal for someone who's detail-oriented, analytical, and process-driven— someone who enjoys working with data, managing inventory, and ensuring every order runs seamlessly from supplier to store.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Merchandising Officer by executing buying strategies and merchandise plans.
• Calculate order quantities and timing using in-house forecasting tools and sales data.
• Accurately place purchase orders in line with approved buying plans.
• Monitor stock levels and identify reorder needs.
• Track supplier performance, delivery schedules, and shipments.
• Maintain regular communication with international suppliers regarding orders and documentation.
• Track all orders from placement to delivery, ensuring spreadsheets and systems are up to date.
• Validate data entries and maintain % accuracy across merchandising spreadsheets.
• Prepare product costing reports and assist with administrative merchandising functions.
• Provide backup support to the Merchandising Administrator when needed.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Degree / Diploma) in Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain coordination (furniture or retail industry preferred).
• Proven ability to manage supplier communication, order processing, and data-driven reporting.
• Strong Excel skills — ability to analyse, calculate, and track large data sets accurately.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Bonus: ExperienceRetail or logistics background.
• Bonus: Experience within the furniture industry.
• Bonus: Understanding of import documentation and international shipping processes.

Why Join Decofurn?

At Decofurn, we believe in empowering our people to think creatively and make an impact.

You’ll join a passionate team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth — all while helping us bring beautiful furniture to homes across South Africa.

Ready to join our team?

Apply now and help us shape the future of home living in South Africa. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.