Senior Retail Merchandising Planner

Placements24; East London; Ibrido; ZAR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive pay

Bonus potential

Fully remote work

Career development

Collaborative culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Retail Merchandising Planner to remotely support operations in East London, Eastern Cape. You will analyze sales data, forecast demand, and optimize product assortments across categories for the East London market.

Candidates should have 5+ years in retail merchandising or buying, strong Excel skills, and a degree in Business, Marketing, or Fashion Merchandising.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in retail merchandising, planning, or buying.
• Ability to analyze sales data, forecast demand, and develop merchandising strategies.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and product lifecycle.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
• Experience in a fully remote role with strong self-discipline.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute merchandising plans for East London region.
• Analyze sales data and forecast demand to optimize assortments.
• Collaborate with buying on product selection, quantities, and pricing.
• Monitor inventory and improve stock turnover.
• Develop promotional plans with marketing and campaigns.
• Create detailed sales reports and present to senior management.
• Ensure plans align with brand positioning and business objectives.
• Provide merchandising support to East London stores.
• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities and trends.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or related field

Strumenti

Excel

MS Office

Merchandising software

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Retail Merchandising Planner to join their team, remotely supporting operations in East London, Eastern Cape. This role is pivotal in developing and executing effective merchandising plans that align with market demand and drive sales performance. You will be responsible for analyzing sales data, forecasting trends, and optimizing product assortments across various categories for the East London market. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, a deep understanding of retail merchandising, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting. This position requires close collaboration with buying, marketing, and store operations teams to ensure merchandise strategies are successfully implemented and contribute to overall business growth. Your insights will directly shape product offerings for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive merchandising plans and strategies for retail stores in the East London region.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to forecast demand and optimize product assortments.
• Collaborate with the buying team to determine product selection, quantities, and pricing strategies.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify opportunities to improve stock turnover and minimize markdowns.
• Develop promotional plans and work with marketing teams to ensure effective campaign execution.
• Create detailed sales reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure that merchandising plans are aligned with overall business objectives and brand positioning.
• Work closely with store operations teams to provide merchandising support and ensure effective product placement in East London stores.
• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities and market trends.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail merchandising, planning, or buying.
• Proven ability to analyze sales data, forecast demand, and develop effective merchandising strategies.
• Strong understanding of retail math, inventory management, and product lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in merchandising planning software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in a fully remote role, with excellent self-discipline and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of the Eastern Cape retail market is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Contribution to strategic decision-making in a leading retail company.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual work environment.