Strategic FMCG Merchandise Planner | Optimize Inventory

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is seeking a meticulous Merchandise Planner to optimize inventory and drive sales across FMCG retail outlets. The role demands strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and experience in merchandising or inventory management within FMCG.

You will develop merchandise plans, analyze trends, forecast demand, manage stock across locations, and collaborate with buyers and store operations to execute plans and report on KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Supply Chain or related field.
• 3+ years of merchandise planning, inventory management or similar FMCG retail role.
• Strong analytical and forecasting capability with data analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP or retail planning software and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed merchandise plans for product categories.
• Analyze sales data, trends and promotions to forecast demand.
• Manage inventory across multiple retail locations to balance stock and turns.
• Collaborate with buyers, vendors and store ops to implement plans.
• Monitor inventory performance and address slow-moving stock.
• Assist in seasonal and promotional merchandise strategies.
• Generate KPI reports on inventory, sales and margin.
• Maintain accurate product and inventory records in planning systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Retail planning software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is seeking a meticulous Merchandise Planner to optimize inventory and drive sales across FMCG retail outlets. The role demands strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and experience in merchandising or inventory management within FMCG.

You will develop merchandise plans, analyze trends, forecast demand, manage stock across locations, and collaborate with buyers and store operations to execute plans and report on KPIs.