Senior Merchandise Planner - Sneakers & Fashion

The Foschini Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking a Planner for the Sneaker Factory, focusing on merchandise planning and sales optimization. You will collaborate with the buying team to analyze performance, manage inventories, and implement marketing strategies. The ideal candidate should have a relevant tertiary qualification and 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning. Join us in creating remarkable customer experiences and enjoy opportunities for growth within our diverse brands.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years experience as a Merchandise Planner.
• Experience in store planning/allocating.
• High degree of numeracy and strategic approach.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the buying team on sales strategies.
• Analyze merchandise performance for improvement.
• Communicate and implement the product strategy.

Skills

Analytical Processes

Commercial Acumen

Customer Service Delivery

Policy & Procedures

Market Research and Analysis

Requirements Analysis

Strategic eCommerce

Good organisational and interpersonal skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Education

Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Job description

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking a Planner for the Sneaker Factory, focusing on merchandise planning and sales optimization. You will collaborate with the buying team to analyze performance, manage inventories, and implement marketing strategies. The ideal candidate should have a relevant tertiary qualification and 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning. Join us in creating remarkable customer experiences and enjoy opportunities for growth within our diverse brands.