Merchandise Planner Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Southgate, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
23 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Department:
Job Summary
Johannesburg South Gauteng
Excellent opportunity exists with national suppliers of stationery and gifting products to major retail chains for a detail-oriented and analytical Merchandise Planning Assistant with a tertiary qualification in Business Finance Merchandising or a related field coupled with at least2 years experiencein merchandise planning inventory management or financial analysis within a retail environment.
The successful candidate will support merchandise planning inventory optimisation forecasting and reporting functions to ensure stock availability profitability and operational efficiency across the business.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with sales margin and inventory planning
- Monitor stock levels replenishment transfers and markdowns
- Compile and maintain reports forecasts and dashboards
- Analyse business performance and support reporting processes
- Liaise with Merchandising Buying Supply Chain and stores regarding stock requirements and queries
- Support promotional planning and stock alignment
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Business Finance Merchandising or related field
- Minimum 2 years experience in merchandise planning inventory management or financial analysis within a retail environment
- Strong numerical analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel skills essential
- Exposure to business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI advantageous
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
- Sound understanding of retail financial metrics supply chain processes and consumer buying behaviour
Required Experience:
Junior IC
