Merchandise Planner

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity has become available at our client, based in the Southern Suburbs, for a for a resilient, highly motivated Merchandise Planner who is organised, has strong numerical ability and the ability to think laterally.

Role Overview:
As a Merchandise Planner, you’ll play a crucial role in optimizing inventory levels, maximising sales and ensuring product availability across brands and/or ranges. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage merchandise plans that align with our business goals. 
The ideal candidate will be actively involved in managing the product lifecycle and work closely with our international supply chain and retail customers.

POSITION INFO:
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the product planning and management processes for relevant product ranges.
• Develop and execute product plans to meet organization profitability objectives.
• Provide analytical data in support of seasonal product and range development.
• Develop merchandise forecasts based on customer behavioural patterns and business trends.
• Work with customers, sales team and supply chain management to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Maintain merchandise and product plans to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Maintain merchandise planning processes and systems to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Stock management.
• Margin forecast and management.
• Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans.
• Implement analytical measures and tracking in various processes of the business.

• Matric.
• Degree in either B. Com or Business Science.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Experience in any ERP Planning software will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.