Merchandise Planner

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based incentives

Health and wellness benefits

Hybrid work model

Career progression in Gauteng

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa is seeking a strategic Merchandise Planner to drive forecasting, planning and assortment management across retail channels. You will partner with buying, marketing and store ops to ensure products are in the right place at the right time, optimizing profitability.

The role is data-driven, requires strong analytical skills and experience in retail planning, with a hybrid work model and clear opportunities for career progression within our Gauteng

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Merchandise Planner or similar retail planning role.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and planning software.
• Strong retail math, forecasting techniques, and inventory management knowledge.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive merchandise plans based on sales data, market trends, and financial goals.
• Forecast demand for various product categories and manage inventory levels accordingly.
• Analyze sales performance, identify key trends, and recommend adjustments to the merchandise strategy.
• Collaborate with the buying team to select and source appropriate products for the season.
• Optimize product assortment and allocation to meet the needs of different store locations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Excel

Planning software

Retail math

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and analytical Merchandise Planner to join their dynamic team in Randburg . This critical role involves forecasting, planning, and managing product assortments to maximize sales and profitability across their retail channels. You will work closely with buying, marketing, and store operations teams to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time. This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven individual to influence product strategy and contribute to the commercial success of the business in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive merchandise plans based on sales data, market trends, and financial goals.
• Forecast demand for various product categories and manage inventory levels accordingly.
• Analyze sales performance, identify key trends, and recommend adjustments to the merchandise strategy.
• Collaborate with the buying team to select and source appropriate products for the season.
• Optimize product assortment and allocation to meet the needs of different store locations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Merchandise Planner or in a similar retail planning role.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel and planning software.
• Excellent understanding of retail math, forecasting techniques, and inventory management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred for this Randburg role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote work.
• A strategic role influencing product direction in the Gauteng retail market.