Merchandise Planner - FMCG or Retail

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing, growth-driven business. Youll play a key role in planning, analysis, and inventory strategy across multiple product categories, ensuring profitability and efficiency across all retail channels. What Youll Do: Planning and Analysis Develop and manage detailed sales, margin, and inventory plans by category and season Monitor performance, identify trends, and conduct deep-dive analyses on product, promotion, and seasonal performance Deliver regular business reviews to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities Inventory Management Lead open-to-buy planning to balance stock levels and avoid over-/under-stocking Oversee allocation, replenishment, and liquidation strategies Collaborate with buying teams on initial assortments and seasonal strategies Forecasting and Reporting Use data and trends to build accurate sales and inventory forecasts Create dashboards and reports to track KPIs and business health Leverage planning tools (Syspro knowledge a plus) to streamline forecasting Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to align on strategy, stock, and promotions Influence assortment decisions and vendor partnerships with data-backed insights Requirements: A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, Business, or similar Minimum 5 years' experience in merchandise planning, inventory, or retail financial analysis Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with planning software BI tool experience such as Power BI, Tableau is strongly preferred Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills Excellent communication and presentation abilities Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment

Location: Southgate, ZA

Posted Date: 7/12/2025