Merchandise Planner

Network Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle brand in South Africa is seeking a Merchandise Planner to develop strategic plans for product availability and profitability. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in merchandise planning, a strong understanding of consumer behavior, and proficiency in tools like JustEnough and Oracle RMS. This role offers a dynamic work environment where creativity meets data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in merchandise planning or retail analytics.
• Preferably experience within fashion, lifestyle, or design retail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic merchandise plans.
• Forecast sales and stock levels based on trends.
• Partner with buying teams to ensure accuracy in product delivery.
• Analyse performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage markdowns and stock allocation to drive sell-through.
• Translate data into actionable insights for strategy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical reporting skills

Planning systems proficiency

Consumer buying behavior understanding

Commercial mindset

Education

Degree in Business, Commerce, Retail Planning, or related field

Tools

JustEnough

Oracle RMS

Job description

SUMMARY :

Are you a strategic thinker with an analytical edge and a passion for beautiful, functional design ? This is your chance to join one of South Africa’s most iconic lifestyle brands — where creativity meets commercial intelligence .

POSITION INFO :

As a Merchandise Planner , you’ll play a vital role in turning art into business success — balancing numbers, trends, and strategy to ensure that every product tells a story while delivering strong performance across all retail channels.

Why You’ll Love This Role :

• Be part of a globally recognised design brand known for its innovation and craftsmanship.
• Turn insights into impact — your data-driven decisions will directly shape product performance and sales.
• Enjoy a dynamic, collaborative culture that celebrates both creativity and precision .
• Work closely with visionary teams in merchandising, buying, and retail operations to bring exceptional products to market.

What You’ll Do :

• Develop and execute strategic merchandise plans to optimise product availability and profitability.
• Forecast sales, margins, and stock levels based on trends, seasonality, and business performance.
• Partner with the buying and allocation teams to ensure that the right product reaches the right customer, at the right time .
• Analyse weekly and monthly performance to identify growth opportunities and inform future planning.
• Manage markdowns, replenishment, and stock allocation to drive sell-through and maximise margins.
• Translate data into actionable insights that influence design, production, and retail strategy .

What You’ll Bring :

• Education : Degree in Business, Commerce, Retail Planning, or a related field.
• Experience : 3+ years’ experience in merchandise planning or retail analytics (preferably within fashion, lifestyle, or design retail).
• Skills : Advanced Excel and strong analytical reporting skills.Proficiency in planning systems such as JustEnough, Oracle RMS, or similar .Keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of consumer buying behaviour.Strong commercial mindset — balancing creativity with strategic logic.

Who You Are :

• You’re not just a planner — you’re a storyteller through numbers . You see patterns others don’t, anticipate demand before it happens, and thrive in a space where design meets data .
• Driven, innovative, and commercially astute — you’re ready to help shape the next chapter of this remarkable brand.