Retail Planner - Corporate Placements

Trending Talent Solutions; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency in South Africa is looking for a Merchandise Planner to optimize inventory and sales forecasting across stores. The ideal candidate will have a BComm degree in Accounting or Finance, along with at least 3 years of experience in merchandise planning. Strong skills in Excel, reporting, and ERP systems like JustEnough or Oracle RMS are essential. This role is critical in driving commercial success and maintaining the brand's visual identity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a merchandise planning role.
• Proficiency in using ERP and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, sales forecasting, and category planning.
• Drive seasonal planning, markdown strategy, and category performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong reporting skills

Detail-driven

Strong commercial acumen

Education

BComm degree Accounting or Finance

Tools

JustEnough

Oracle RMS

Job description

Role Purpose

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.

Required Qualifications

• BComm degree Accounting or Finance.

Required Experience

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

Cape Town

Published Date: 12 December 2025

Closing Date: 16 January 2026