Junior Planner
Durban - South Africa
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Job Summary
Morningside Durban. Are you passionate about fashion and numbers Do you enjoy working with forecasts budgets cost control and detailed spreadsheets while keeping a close eye on trends
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Merchandise Planner / Planning Analyst to join a dynamic and growing team. This role is ideal for someone with 23 years experience in merchandise planning forecasting buying or stock management within the clothing industry who is analytically strong commercially minded and eager to take the next step in their planning career.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Merchandise Planner / Planning Analyst to join a dynamic and growing team. This role is ideal for someone with 23 years experience in merchandise planning forecasting buying or stock management within the clothing industry who is analytically strong commercially minded and eager to take the next step in their planning career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning seasonal ladieswearranges aligned with company strategy and customer trends
- Analyse sales and stock reports to guide buying and replenishmentdecisions
- Support in sourcing and selecting productsfrom local suppliers
- Assistin negotiating prices payment terms and delivery schedules
- Work with the buying team to ensure a balanced rangeacross styles sizes and colours
- Monitor product performance to recommend actions that maximise salesand minimise markdowns
- Help maintain accurate records of products orders and allocations
What Were Looking For:
- 2-3 years experience in merchandise planning buying or retail stock management (fashion retail essential)
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Commercial planning capability
- A keen eye for fashion trendsand customer preferences
- Highly organised detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Exceland confident working with sales / stock data
- Build and maintain planning spreadsheets
- A self-starter with the drive to grow within the planning and buying space
Required Experience:
Junior IC