Retail Store Planner

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary
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About the Role
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical
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Retail Store Planner
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to join our team. This role is central to ensuring optimal stock allocation, replenishment, and performance across our retail store network. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for data, strong planning capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to maximize sales and optimize inventory levels.
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Key Responsibilities
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Store Allocations & Replenishment
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Allocate stock to stores based on performance, capacity, and regional trends
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Manage replenishment rules, reorder points, and min/max stock levels
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Monitor store-level KPIs including sell-through, cover, and weeks of stock
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Inventory Management
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Identify over/understocked stores and implement inter-store transfers
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Analyze product performance to guide markdowns and exit strategies
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Partner with senior planners to align product lifecycle with store requirements
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Data Analysis & Reporting
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Compile weekly reports on store performance, sales vs. budget, and stock health
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Analyze trends by store, region, and product category to inform future planning
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Present insights and recommendations to cross-functional teams
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Collaboration & Communication
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Work closely with buyers, merchandise planners, supply chain, and retail operations
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Serve as the go-to person for store allocation-related queries
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Support new store openings and space planning with the Visual Merchandising team
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Key Skills & Competencies
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Strong analytical and numerical ability
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Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning tools (JustEnough, JDA, Relex) and BI dashboards
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Ability to manage large data sets and extract actionable insights
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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Previous retail and/or merchandise planning experience beneficial
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High attention to detail and organizational ability
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Qualifications & Experience
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Degree or diploma in Retail, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
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2-3 years' experience in retail allocations and/or store planning
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Fashion, homeware, or lifestyle retail experience is advantageous
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ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Power BI proficiency will be an advantage
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? If you are passionate about retail planning, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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Apply now by sending your CV to Apply Below
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1527122
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R5,500 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned