Job Description

Location Planner

Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid/On-site)

FARO: Building the world's leading AI-powered off-price

retail business.

About FARO

FARO is reimagining fashion retail in emerging markets. We are a venture-backed company

on a mission to build the world's leading AI-powered off-price retail business, starting in

Africa and scaling globally.

We use cutting-edge AI and technology to reinvent off-price retail: predicting demand,

optimizing pricing, and managing inventory flows with precision. By combining sharp

fashion curation with data-driven decision-making, FARO delivers unbeatable value for

customers while unlocking new opportunities for suppliers worldwide.

FARO is Africa's fastest-growing fashion company, and this is just the beginning.

The Role

As a Location Planner, you'll be at the helm of shaping FARO's store footprint. This role

combines strategic impact with deep analytical insight: you'll support new store openings,

optimize current store performance, and ensure every FARO location maximizes its potential.

You will work closely with Retail Operations, Planning, and Buying teams to build and

execute strategies that ensure the right products are in the right stores, at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

New Store Planning

? Develop location-specific strategies and assortment plans to ensure readiness for new

store launches.

? Collaborate with Distribution Centre (DC) and Retail Operations to deliver seamless

store openings.

Trading & Store Performance

? Analyze store KPIs and lead discussions to maximize sales, clearance, and space

utilization.

? Partner on in-season sales reforecasting and convert sales plans into actionable

inventory plans.

? Track and report on variances, driving timely interventions.

Seasonal Planning & Analysis

? Conduct post-season reviews to capture key trade insights and inform future

decisions.

? Build pre-season strategies grounded in historical performance and growth

opportunities.

Assortment & Profiling

? Create store profiles and assortment strategies aligned to local demand and store

requirements.

? Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure assortments reflect strategic intent.

Inventory & Allocation

? Optimize inventory allocation across stores to balance stock levels and demand.

? Act on performance deviations to keep stores on track.

What We're Looking For

? Education: University degree or diploma in a quantitative, business, or supply chain-

related field.

? Experience: 2-3 years in location planning, retail planning, or related analytical role

within a retail environment.

? Technical: Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with ERP systems.

? Skills & Competencies:

? Strong commercial acumen and sound decision-making skills.

? Excellent organizational and planning capability.

? Effective communicator and collaborative team player.

? Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Why Join FARO?

? Global Mission: Be part of building the world's first AI-powered off-price retail giant

for emerging markets.

? Autonomy & Impact: High visibility and responsibility in shaping FARO's store

network.

? Innovation: Work at the cutting edge of retail, AI, and technology.

? Career Defining: Play a pivotal role in scaling Africa's fastest-growing fashion

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:

Location planning with in the retail enviroment: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person