Merchandise Planner - Jewellery

TFG Jewellery Division; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail jewellery company in South Africa is seeking a Merchandise Planner to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel. Responsibilities include maximizing sales, analyzing merchandise performance, and managing product strategies. This role offers a great opportunity for those looking to grow within a reputable retailer in the jewellery sector.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years + of proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner.
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed approach to work.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with buying team to maximize sales and optimize inventory.
• Analyze merchandise performance and propose relevant outcomes.
• Develop and implement product and location strategies.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Strong business acumen

Education

Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

MERCHANDISE PLANNER

Jewellery has an exciting opportunity available for a Merchandise Planner for our flagship Brands. If you would like to join a leading retailer in South Africa, and you possess the following abilities, then this is the ideal position for you.

Key Activities

• Work collaboratively with the buying team to maximise sales, optimise inventory levels and grow profit
• Analysis of merchandise performance with relevant outcomes proposed
• Effectively develop, communicate, present and implement the product strategy
• Effectively develop, communicate, present and implement the location strategy
• Effectively communicate, present and implement the promotional strategy aligned to marketing campaigns
• Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, allocations, controlling OTB, reviewing weekly & monthly figures
• Provide weekly and monthly trade feedback with associated action plans
• Managing monthly, seasonal and financial year forecasts for product categories
• Managing range size and assortments
• Managing replenishment stock
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners, including suppliers

Key Requirements

• Matric
• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification
• 3 - 5 years + proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work
• Computer literacy in MS Office, excel (intermediate to advanced)
• Strong aptitude for ERP systems (Planning, Allocations, Buy-Plans, etc.)
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven decision‑making ability

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.