Merchandise Planner: Data-Driven Growth & Replenishment

Ackermans; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Ackermans seeks an experienced planner to deliver and manage departmental business plans that support the merchandise strategy for Kids and Intimates. The role requires a strong understanding of merchandise products in a value retail environment and a data-driven approach to performance.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in product planning within retail/FMCG, with replenishment and assortment planning experience, plus strong analytical and numerical skills to drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Essential: Grade 12 / Matric
• Knowledge of retail merchandise cycle across Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores
• Experience in replenishment and assortment planning
• 3–5 years in product planning within retail/FMCG
• Store planning and some store management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; advanced Excel preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver and implement departmental business plans aligned to the merchandise strategy
• Forecast department performance to meet growth and profitability targets
• Prepare and deliver merchandise assortment plans
• Ensure adequate inflows to maintain replenishment service levels
• Provide accurate merchandise information to minimise risk and identify opportunities
• Execute and manage project plans to achieve objectives

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing

Time management

Decision making under pressure

Communication across levels

Integrity and professionalism

Education

B.Com./B.Sc. in Finance or related field

National Diploma in Internal Auditing/Cost & Management Accounting

National Diploma in Financial Information Systems

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Word

Planning systems

Job description

Ackermans seeks an experienced planner to deliver and manage departmental business plans that support the merchandise strategy for Kids and Intimates. The role requires a strong understanding of merchandise products in a value retail environment and a data-driven approach to performance.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in product planning within retail/FMCG, with replenishment and assortment planning experience, plus strong analytical and numerical skills to drive profitability.