Retail Planner - Corporate Placements

Trending Talent Solutions; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail planning firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled planner to manage inventory, sales forecasting, and category planning. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or Commerce and over three years of experience in a similar role. The position offers the opportunity to drive commercial success while enhancing brand identity through visual merchandising.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a planning or merchandise role.
• Proficient in ERP and planning systems.
• Detail-driven and strong commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and category planning for profit optimization.
• Lead seasonal planning and markdown strategies.
• Support visual identity through merchandising.

Skills

Inventory management

Sales forecasting

Category planning

Advanced Excel

Strong reporting skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Business, Commerce, or Retail Planning

Tools

JustEnough

Oracle RMS

Job description

Overview

You’ll manage inventory, sales forecasting, and category planning to ensure profit and stock optimization across all stores. You will play a key role in seasonal planning, markdown strategy, and category performance—driving commercial success while supporting the visual identity of the brand.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, sales forecasting, and category planning to optimize profit and stock across stores.
• Lead seasonal planning and markdown strategy; monitor category performance to drive commercial success.
• Support the brand's visual identity through merchandising considerations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Commerce, or Retail Planning.
• 3+ years’ experience in a planning or merchandise role.
• Advanced Excel and strong reporting skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and planning systems (e.g., JustEnough, Oracle RMS).
• Detail-driven with strong commercial acumen.

Location: Cape Town

Published Date: 05 November 2025

Closing Date: 21 November 2025