Merchandise Planner
Job Description
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A lifestyle retail brand is hiring a Merchandise Planner. You'll be the strategic mind behind the numbers, manage inventory, sales forecasting, and category planning to ensure profit and stock optimisation across all stores, nationally. You'll play a key role in seasonal planning, markdown strategy, and category performance. A key is to drive commercial success while supporting the visual identity of the brand. This is a mid-level role and reports to the Head of Planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Create financial merchandise plans by category and region.
Forecast sales, margins, and inventory based on past performance and future trends.
Recommend stock levels, allocations, and markdown strategies.
Analyse weekly/monthly performance and adjust plans accordingly.
Collaborate with buying and allocation teams to optimise range planning.
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Commerce, or Retail Planning.
- 3+ years' experience in a planning or merchandise role.
- Advanced Excel and strong reporting skills.
- Proficiency in ERP and planning systems (e.g., JustEnough, Oracle RMS).
- Detail-driven with strong commercial acumen.
Skills Required
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Job IdJD1564980
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:R25,000-35,000 per month
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned