Merchandising Planner

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Retail Industry has a vacancy available for a "Merchandising Planner".

POSITION INFO:
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS:

PLANNING & ANALYSIS:

• Develop and manage top-down and bottom-up financial plans (sales, margin, inventory, open-to-buy) by category, sub-category, and season, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Monitor and analyse business performance against plans, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Conduct comprehensive post-mortem analyses of key assortments, promotions, and seasons to inform future strategies.
• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and seasonal business review to senior leadership

• Manage the open-to-buy process to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimizing overstocks and out-of-stocks.
• Oversee the allocation and replenishment strategies to maximize sales and inventory efficiency across all channels.
• Develop and implement inventory liquidation strategies for clearance and aged inventory
• Collaborate with the buying team on initial assortment buys and seasonal planning.

• Tertiary qualification in business, Finance, Merchandising, or a related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or financial analysis within a retail environment.
• Proven track record of achieving financial targets and optimizing inventory.
• Strong proficiency in retail planning software and advanced excel skills.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.