Merchandise Planner: Growth, Analytics & Suppliers

homechoice; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

homechoice is a leading South African homeware retailer seeking a data-driven analyst to drive sales and planning. You will analyse sales metrics, forecast stock, and work with buyers to optimize products that meet price, sales, and margin targets.

A strong Excel skillset and a customer-focused mindset are essential for success. With 3–5 years in retail, preferably including e-commerce, you will build and maintain supplier relationships under SLAs, deliver insight-led plans, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Science/BCom/BSc.
• 3–5 years of retail experience, e-commerce preferred.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales and other metrics to create realistic sales and buy plans.
• Forecast and reproject sales, margin and stock to maximise profitability.
• Collaborate with buyers to deliver products aligned with category strategies.
• Maintain supplier relationships according to SLAs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Supplier relationships

Digital literacy

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business Science/BCom/BSc)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

homechoice is a leading South African homeware retailer seeking a data-driven analyst to drive sales and planning. You will analyse sales metrics, forecast stock, and work with buyers to optimize products that meet price, sales, and margin targets.

A strong Excel skillset and a customer-focused mindset are essential for success. With 3–5 years in retail, preferably including e-commerce, you will build and maintain supplier relationships under SLAs, deliver insight-led plans, and contribute to