Merchandise Planner

We are looking for a dynamic and analytical Merchandise Planner to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and have a strong background in merchandise planning, we invite you to apply!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Achieve Performance Goals: Contribute to achieving turnover, gross profit (GP), stock budgets, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Strategic Planning: Conduct post-seasonal analysis and engage in strategic, replenishment, range, and assortment planning.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop budgets and forecasts to maximize sales and profitability.
• Stock Control & Distribution: Manage stock control, ensuring optimal product assortments, volumes, and attributes for stores and products.
• Order Management: Raise orders and handle consolidations.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Effectively liaise with stores, suppliers, customers, shipping, and marketing departments.

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications Required:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a Merchandise Planner with specific experience in accessories planning or replenishment.
• Education: Matric and a graduate qualification in a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, reporting systems, and Enterprise Planning.

Job-Related Competencies:

• Product Trends: Passionate about staying up-to-date with product trends.
• Communication Skills: Excellent articulation in English, both written and verbal.
• Analytical Skills: Strong numerical, analytical thinking, and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial Acumen: Possess a strong merchant, trader, and commercial mentality.
• Team Collaboration: A team player with strong strategic and forward-thinking skills.
• Organizational Skills: Effective in planning, organizing, administrating, and coordinating.
• Independence & Initiative: Ability to work independently, self-lead, and use initiative.
• Attention to Detail: Methodical, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Resilience: Tenacious and resilient in a pressurized, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
• Relationship Building: Strong ability to build and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
• Eagerness to Learn: Demonstrates a willingness to learn and adapt.

Apply today to become part of a team that values innovation and strategic thinking!