RETAIL STORE PLANNER

Footgear; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cape Town is looking for a mid-level role focused on stock allocation and performance analysis. The candidate will use their expertise to ensure optimal inventory strategies and collaborate with multiple teams. This role requires a bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. The successful applicant will be detail-oriented and capable of making data-driven decisions in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in retail store planning or merchandise planning.
• Experience with planning systems.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Allocate stock daily based on business strategies and sales trends.
• Analyze store performance to optimize business decisions.
• Prepare and present weekly reporting on allocation performance.

Skills

Strong commercial mindset

Proficient in Excel

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma/bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, merchandising, or related field

Tools

Planning systems

Analytical tools

Job description

Description

In this role, you’ll use your expertise to influence assortment strategies, drive profitability, and elevate the customer experience by ensuring the right stock reaches the right stores at exactly the right time.

This is a high‑visibility role ideal for store planners who thrive on turning data into strategy, collaborating across teams, and making decisions that directly impact business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Allocation of Stock daily based on business strategies, sales trends, and inventory levels, ensuring optimal assortments by location
• Analyzing store performance to optimize business decision making by analyzing sales performance and sell-through data to identify opportunities and risks, adjusting allocations to respond to customer demand
• Prepare and present weekly reporting on allocation performance, in-stocks, inventory health, and sales trends
• Reporting, data analysis and ability to suggest solutions
• Assist Planner in forecasting weekly replenishments for both stores and warehouse
• Create and recommended new-store allocation plans
• Assist in setting up and analyzing store grids
• Cross Functional Collaboration with Buying, Merchandise and Store Operations teams to align on inventory strategies and seasonal objectives
• Continuously seek ways to improve allocation processes and drive efficiencies
• Become a super user of the Merchandising allocating and replenishing system
• Mentor junior allocation analysts as needed

Requirements

• Diploma/bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of experience in retail store planning, allocation, or merchandise planning.
• Strong commercial mindset with proven ability to influence decision-making.
• Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working with planning systems or analytical tools.
• Experience with planning systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving, with a passion for translating data into clear actions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic retail environment.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and confident presenting insights and recommendations.

If you meet the requirements, Apply today!

CLOSING DATE: 16/01/2026

Work Level: Mid-Level

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

EE Position: Yes

Location: Tyger Valley