Merchandise Planner

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Professional development and training

Comprehensive health and retirement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Merchandise Planner for Kimberley to forecast demand, plan inventory, and ensure products are available where needed. You will partner with buying, allocation, and store teams to hit financial goals in the Kimberley region.

The role requires strong analytical skills, retail trend knowledge, and the ability to translate data into actionable merchandising plans. Collaboration and problem-solving are essential in this data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, buying, or retail analytics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and planning software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandise plans and sales forecasts.
• Determine optimal inventory levels across product categories and stores.
• Collaborate with buyers and suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor inventory performance and recommend markdowns or promotions.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and risks.
• Manage product allocations to stores to meet demand and optimize sell-through.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Planning software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Marketing or related field

Tools

Excel

Planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Merchandise Planner to join their team in Kimberley . This role is critical in forecasting demand, planning inventory levels, and ensuring the right products are available at the right time and place to meet customer needs and maximize sales. You will work closely with buying, allocation, and store teams to achieve financial objectives. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a keen understanding of retail trends, and the ability to translate data into actionable merchandising plans for the Kimberley region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandise plans and sales forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and promotional activity.
• Determine optimal inventory levels across various product categories and store locations.
• Collaborate with buyers and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
• Monitor inventory performance, identify slow-moving items, and recommend markdowns or promotional strategies.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Manage product allocations to stores to meet demand and optimize sell-through rates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, buying, or retail analytics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel and planning software.
• Excellent understanding of retail math and inventory management principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Opportunity to influence product assortment and strategy.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A dynamic and data-driven work environment.