Merchandise Planner - FMCG or Retail
Merchandise Planner - FMCG or Retail
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Job Description
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 experiencesuch asPower BI Tableauis 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
