Senior Retail Merchandising Planner

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybride; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Remote-friendly environment

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Retail Merchandising Planner for a fully remote role with a leading fashion retailer. You will optimize assortments, manage inventory flow, and drive sales across product categories while collaborating with cross-functional teams from your home office.

The role emphasizes analytics, data-driven decision-making, and strategic planning to keep the brand competitive in evolving retail trends. Prior experience in fashion retail is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail merchandising, planning, or allocation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data into insights.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced) and experience with retail planning software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute seasonal merchandising and assortment plans based on sales data and trends.
• Analyze product performance and adjust inventory levels and product mix to seize opportunities.
• Collaborate with buying to ensure on-time product delivery and allocation.
• Manage inventory across distribution networks to maximize sell-through and minimize markdowns.
• Build strong relationships with design, marketing, and retail operations.
• Create detailed sales forecasts and budgets for assigned categories.
• Monitor industry trends, competitors, and customer feedback to inform strategies.
• Present business cases for new product introductions or assortment changes.
• Optimize merchandise allocation to stores and online channels.
• Assess promotional effectiveness and plan future campaigns.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Merchandising

Outils

JDA

Blue Yonder

SAP

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a highly reputable fashion retailer with a strong presence in Port Elizabeth, is seeking a strategic and analytical Senior Retail Merchandising Planner. This role is crucial for optimizing product assortments, managing inventory flow, and driving sales performance across various product categories. As a fully remote position, you will collaborate extensively with cross‑functional teams, including buying, design, and marketing, leveraging digital tools to ensure product offerings align with market demand and customer preferences. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the product strategy of a leading retail brand from the convenience of your home office. You will play a key role in ensuring our client remains competitive and responsive to evolving consumer trends in the retail landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal merchandising and assortment plans based on sales data, market trends, and financial objectives.
• Analyze product performance, identify sales opportunities, and recommend adjustments to inventory levels and product mix.
• Collaborate with the buying team to ensure timely and accurate product delivery and allocation.
• Manage inventory levels across the distribution network to maximize sell‑through and minimize markdowns.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including design, marketing, and retail operations.
• Create detailed sales forecasts and budgets for assigned product categories.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform merchandising strategies.
• Develop and present compelling business cases for new product introductions or assortment changes.
• Optimize the allocation of merchandise to retail stores and online channels.
• Analyze promotional effectiveness and recommend strategies for future campaigns.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail merchandising, planning, or allocation.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to interpret sales data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and experience with retail planning software (e.g., JDA, Blue Yonder, SAP).
• Excellent understanding of retail math, inventory management, and financial planning principles.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Experience in fashion or apparel retail is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, including performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A generous annual leave allowance and retirement savings plan are provided.
• As a fully remote employee, you will enjoy a flexible work schedule and the ability to work from anywhere within South Africa.
• Professional development opportunities, including workshops and training, are available to support career growth.
• Will be part of a dynamic team and have a significant impact on the product strategy of a respected retail brand.