Retail Merchandiser & Inventory Analyst – Hybrid

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff discounts

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Career progression

Diverse retail challenges

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Retail Merchandiser and Stock Analyst for their Nelspruit-based team. The dual role focuses on optimizing product presentation while managing stock levels to meet demand and minimize excess inventory.

You will analyze sales trends, plan visual merchandising, collaborate with buyers, and provide management with actionable reports on stock status, performance, and display effectiveness. A strong eye for presentation and solid data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising, planning or stock analysis.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills using Excel/BI tools.
• Good understanding of inventory management and retail operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to inform merchandising strategies.
• Develop and implement product placement and visual merchandising plans for stores.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and recommend stock replenishment.
• Identify slow-moving or overstocked items and propose clearance strategies.
• Collaborate with buyers and suppliers to ensure optimal assortment.
• Evaluate merchandising initiatives and adjust strategies as needed.
• Ensure stock accuracy through audits and inventory control.
• Provide reports and insights to management on sales, inventory and merchandising performance.
• Work with store teams to ensure displays meet brand standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve stock turnover and reduce carrying costs.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Visual merchandising

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

Excel

BI software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Retail Merchandiser and Stock Analyst for their Nelspruit-based team. The dual role focuses on optimizing product presentation while managing stock levels to meet demand and minimize excess inventory.

You will analyze sales trends, plan visual merchandising, collaborate with buyers, and provide management with actionable reports on stock status, performance, and display effectiveness. A strong eye for presentation and solid data analysis skills are essential.