Merchandise Planner Full Time

Job Title: Merchandise Planner

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Industry: Retail

Job Overview:

RPO Recruitment’s client, in the retail industry, are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Merchandise Planner to join their team in Cape Town. The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for developing and executing merchandise financial plans, as well as maximizing sales and profitability through effective inventory management and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain merchandise financial plans that align with company goals and objectives
• Analyze historical sales data and market trends to forecast future sales and inventory requirements
• Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations for replenishments and markdowns
• Collaborate with buying and merchandising teams to ensure alignment in assortment planning and inventory management
• Develop and maintain open-to-buy plans and make adjustments as needed to meet financial goals
• Provide regular reporting and analysis on key performance indicators such as sales, inventory turn, and margin
• Identify opportunities for growth and improvement in the merchandise planning process

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning or inventory management within the retail industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and merchandise planning software
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

Salary: negotiable.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn

You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com