Senior Merchandise Planner
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Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Durban North.Join a well-established well-known brand in the retail apparel industry as a Senior Merchandise Planner. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and analytical professional with 5 years experience in retail or merchandise planning. A relevant Degree in Business Finance Economics or Supply Chain along with proven experience in forecasting budgeting and OTB management will secure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage sales margin and stock plans across brands and categories
- Own forecasting cycles and maintain OTB ensuring alignment to budget
- Monitor KPIs analyse performance and provide actionable insights
- Lead trade reviews and drive promotional and markdown strategies
- Optimise stock levels allocations and replenishment to maximise profitability
- Identify risks and implement corrective stock actions
- Collaborate with Buying Finance Supply Chain and Retail teams
Requirements:
- 5 years experience in retail planning merchandise planning or commercial analysis
- Degree in Business Finance Economics or Supply Chain Management
- Proven experience managing forecasts budgets and OTB
- Experience within fashion FMCG or multi-category retail environments
- Line management experience advantageous
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with advanced Excel capability
- Experience with planning systems
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of retail KPIs
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Proactive solutions-driven mindset
Required Experience:
Senior IC
