Merchandise Planner: Forecast, Stock & Range Strategy

Frontierco; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Johannesburg seeks a Merchandise Planner to manage stock budgets and forecasting. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in product planning, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel skills. Key tasks include effective stock management, assortment planning, and collaboration with various operational divisions. This position offers the opportunity to impact financial KPIs and drive strategic decisions within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working experience as a product planner.
• Matric is essential; relevant tertiary qualification is beneficial.
• Experience in merchandise planning and reporting systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve turnover, gross profit budgets, and stock budgets.
• Accurately budget and re-forecast to achieve the sales plan.
• Manage end of life or seasonal stock effectively.
• Collaborate with operations, shipping, marketing, and wholesale divisions.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Advanced Excel experience

Size curve planning

Merchandise planning knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

A leading retail company in Johannesburg seeks a Merchandise Planner to manage stock budgets and forecasting. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in product planning, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel skills. Key tasks include effective stock management, assortment planning, and collaboration with various operational divisions. This position offers the opportunity to impact financial KPIs and drive strategic decisions within the company.