Retail Merchandise Planner

Placements24; East London; Hybride; ZAR 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks a strategic Retail Merchandise Planner to develop seasonal plans, manage inventory levels, and work with buying and store teams to forecast demand. The role requires strong quantitative skills, knowledge of retail dynamics, and the ability to translate data into actionable merchandise strategies.

Occasional travel to stores and distribution centers is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or related area.
• Minimum of 3 years in merchandise planning or retail planning.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with Excel proficiency.
• Experience with retail POS and inventory systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel to stores and distribution centers in the Eastern Cape.

Responsabilités

• Develop and manage seasonal merchandise plans, including assortment, allocation, and financial targets.
• Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and market trends to forecast product demand.
• Collaborate with the buying team to define product assortments and quantities.
• Plan and execute product allocations to stores based on sales performance.
• Monitor inventory levels across the supply chain to optimize stock availability.
• Identify opportunities for sales maximization and markdown reduction through planning.
• Analyze performance metrics such as sell-through and GMROI.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on merchandise performance for senior management.
• Work with store operations and visual merchandising teams to ensure effective product presentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning processes and tools.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Excel

Planning software

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Supply Chain Management or related field

Outils

Retail POS systems

Inventory management systems

Description du poste

About the Role Our client, a national retailer with a strong presence in apparel and accessories, is seeking a strategic Retail Merchandise Planner for their operations based out of East London . This analytical role is crucial for ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time, maximizing sales and minimizing markdowns. You will be responsible for developing and executing merchandise plans, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with buying and store teams to forecast demand. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, a keen understanding of retail dynamics, and the ability to translate data into actionable merchandise strategies within the Eastern Cape market. You will play a key role in the financial success of the company's product assortments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage seasonal merchandise plans, including assortment, allocation, and financial targets.
• Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and market trends to forecast product demand.
• Collaborate closely with the buying team to define product assortments and quantities.
• Plan and execute product allocations to stores based on sales performance and store profiles.
• Monitor inventory levels across the supply chain to optimize stock availability and minimize excess.
• Identify opportunities for sales maximization and markdown reduction through effective planning.
• Analyze performance metrics, such as sell-through rates, inventory turnover, and GMROI.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on merchandise performance for senior management.
• Work with store operations and visual merchandising teams to ensure effective product presentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or retail planning roles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel and planning software.
• Experience with retail POS and inventory management systems.
• Understanding of retail financial metrics and their impact on planning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of fashion trends and the retail industry is a significant advantage.
• Ability to travel occasionally to stores and distribution centers within the Eastern Cape region.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• This role provides a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and development in merchandise planning and retail strategy, working with a well-established brand in East London.
• You will have a direct impact on the profitability and success of the company's product offerings in the Eastern Cape.