Senior Outdoor Merch Planner - Range & Inventory Growth

Cape Union Mart Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to oversee merchandise planning for the allocated department. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and numerical abilities, experience in retail planning, and work independently or within a team. High energy levels are needed to thrive in a dynamic environment. This position offers growth opportunities and encourages diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working experience as a Senior Retail/Merchandise/Product Planner.
• Advanced Excel experience is essential.
• Experience in planning Footwear or Apparel categories.

Responsibilities

• Achievement of financial and stock management KPIs.
• Deliver and implement post seasonal analysis.
• Budget and re-forecast to achieve sales plan.
• Manage project plans to achieve objectives.
• Support team members with stock allocation.
• Achieve collaboration with stores and other departments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Logical reasoning

Numerical abilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Grade 12 certificate

BCom qualification in Economics or Statistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A prominent retail company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to oversee merchandise planning for the allocated department. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and numerical abilities, experience in retail planning, and work independently or within a team. High energy levels are needed to thrive in a dynamic environment. This position offers growth opportunities and encourages diversity in hiring.