Retail Merchandising Planner

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a skilled Retail Merchandising Planner to optimize product assortment, inventory, and sales performance across store locations. You will analyze sales data, forecast demand, and develop merchandising plans in collaboration with buying and operations to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time.

This role offers a chance to influence product strategy, improve profitability, and advance your analytics and planning career

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a Merchandising or Inventory Planner in retail.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with Excel.
• Experience with merchandising software and inventory systems.
• Understanding of retail operations and consumer behavior.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work in Upington, Northern Cape.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, or related field.
• Ability to translate data insights into actionable merchandising plans.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for product assortment and inventory optimization.
• Develop and execute seasonal and weekly merchandising plans for store locations.
• Forecast product demand and manage inventory levels to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
• Collaborate with the buying team to select product assortments that align with customer preferences and sales targets.
• Work with store operations to ensure effective product placement and visual merchandising execution.
• Monitor product performance and make recommendations for adjustments to merchandising strategies.
• Manage product lifecycle, including new product introductions and clearance events.
• Prepare reports on sales, inventory, and merchandising performance for management.
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines and category strategies.
• Identify and implement process improvements in merchandising planning and execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Merchandising software

Inventory management

Communication skills

Collaboration & presentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Statistics

Tools

Merchandising software

Inventory management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent retail chain, is seeking a skilled and analytical Retail Merchandising Planner to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is critical for optimizing product assortment, inventory levels, and sales performance across various store locations. You will be responsible for analyzing sales data, forecasting demand, and developing effective merchandising plans to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a keen understanding of retail trends, and proficiency in merchandising and planning software. You will work closely with buying, marketing, and store operations teams to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence product strategy and drive commercial success within the retail sector. Your expertise will be crucial for the effective management of merchandise in stores throughout the Upington, Northern Cape area.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for product assortment and inventory optimization.
• Develop and execute seasonal and weekly merchandising plans for store locations.
• Forecast product demand and manage inventory levels to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
• Collaborate with the buying team to select product assortments that align with customer preferences and sales targets.
• Work with store operations to ensure effective product placement and visual merchandising execution.
• Monitor product performance and make recommendations for adjustments to merchandising strategies.
• Manage product lifecycle, including new product introductions and clearance events.
• Prepare reports on sales, inventory, and merchandising performance for management.
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines and category strategies.
• Identify and implement process improvements in merchandising planning and execution.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Merchandising Planner, Inventory Planner, or in a similar analytical retail role.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel).
• Experience with retail merchandising software and inventory management systems.
• Excellent understanding of retail operations, sales dynamics, and consumer behavior.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment in Upington, Northern Cape .
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of fashion or specific retail categories relevant to the company is a plus.
• Proven ability to translate data insights into actionable merchandising plans.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape product strategy and impact sales performance.
• Professional development in retail planning and analytics.
• Work with a respected retail brand in the Upington region.
• Contribute to the strategic success of the business through effective merchandising.