Introduction

A leading fashion retailer in Durban is in search of a Merchandise Planner to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and commercially driven planning professional with experience in fashion retail, merchandise planning, forecasting, and inventory management.

The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for driving sales and profitability through effective merchandise financial planning, stock management, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will work closely with buying, allocation, and operations teams to ensure optimal product performance and stock efficiency across the business.

Description

• Analyse sales, stock, and product performance to identify opportunities and risks
• Assist with trade planning and provide actionable insights to improve sales and profitability
• Work closely with buying, allocation, logistics, marketing, finance, and store operations teams
• Manage stock levels and assist with OTB (Open-to-Buy) management
• Monitor weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance to support planning decisions
• Assist in developing pre-season sales, margin, and inventory plans
• Create and update forecasts based on current trade performance and trends
• Support inventory optimization to improve sell-through and reduce markdowns
• Coordinate replenishment and stock allocation activities
• Monitor aged stock and assist with stock health management
• Participate in assortment planning and product allocation processes
• Assist with store grading and unit buy calculations
• Support range planning and assortment strategies aligned to business goals
• Maintain accurate planning reports and trade documentation

Education Profile

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Relevant 3-year Degree or Diploma in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or similar
• 5-7 years’ retail planning experience within fashion apparel, accessories, or footwear
• Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, retail KPIs, and inventory management
• Advanced Excel and planning systems proficiency
• Experience using planning and BI tools

Application Instructions

Please forward your CV to cv@myfuturecareer.co.za. Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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