Retail Planner

Recruiter:

Southey Contracting

Job Ref:

3050378738

Date posted:

Monday, October 6, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
-

POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the Role

To drive sales, profitability, and stock efficiency by planning and managing inventory levels, allocations, and replenishment across stores and online. The Retail Planner works closely with the merchandising, buying, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure the right product is available in the right place, at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Inventory Planning

Develop and manage seasonal merchandise plans, sales forecasts, and open-to-buy budgets by category and channel.
Monitor sales trends, stock turn, and margin performance to support business growth and reduce over/understocking.
Conduct weekly and monthly sales and stock analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
Propose and implement stock rebalancing or markdown strategies where needed.

Allocation & Replenishment

Oversee initial allocations and manage in-season replenishment to ensure optimal store stock levels.
Coordinate store grading and ensure distribution aligns with regional performance.
Support new product launches with accurate stock planning and distribution across locations.

E-commerce & Omnichannel Support

Support e-commerce planning by forecasting online demand and managing digital stock availability.
Collaborate with digital and marketing teams to prepare for campaigns, promotions, and seasonal events.

Reporting & Systems

Produce clear, actionable reports and dashboards for senior management using Excel and planning tools.
Maintain planning accuracy through data integrity, pricing audits, and system checks.
Support the implementation and enhancement of planning tools and systems.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Retail Planning, Commerce, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a retail planning or merchandise planning role.
Strong understanding of retail metrics (e.g. GP%, sell-through, OTB, stock turn).
Proficient in advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) and planning software (e.g., Retail Pro, JustEnough, or similar).
Experience in both store and e-commerce environments is highly advantageous.
Exposure to a design-led or premium retail brand will be a plus.

Key Competencies

Highly analytical with a passion for numbers and problem-solving
Commercially minded and customer-focused
Strong organisational and time management skills
Collaborative, with the ability to work across multiple departments
Strong communication and reporting skills
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Retail Planner
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
59 days ago

Events Coordinator
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Our client, a leading company in the events and design industry, is seeking an events Coordinator to join their dynamic team. The role involves coordinating all aspects of event planning and execution, including logistics, supplier management, client liaison, and on-site support to ensure successful delivery of events.This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, hands-on environme...
1 day ago

Brand & Activations Events Specialist
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Our client is a high-growth, digitally-native beauty and wellness brand on a mission to redefine self-care. Their products are cult-favorites, and our community is at the heart of everything we do. As they scale, they are looking for a dynamic and creative force to bring our brand to life through unforgettable experiences and powerful partnerships. We are seeking a passionate and trend-obsess...
6 days ago

Events Coordinator
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary: MR Monthly
Our Client is looking for a events Coordinator to join their team
7 days ago

Events Coordinator
Location: Somerset West
Salary:
Our client, based in Somerset West, is seeking an experienced events Coordinator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience in events setup or a similar industry, with strong skills in operations management, logistics, and team leadership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage events at multiple locations (travel required) are essential. The su...
6 days ago

Events Coordinator
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Our client, a leading company in the events and design industry, is seeking an events Coordinator to join their dynamic team. The role involves coordinating all aspects of event planning and execution, including logistics, supplier management, client liaison, and on-site support to ensure successful delivery of events.This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, hands-on environme...
6 days ago

Events Coordinator
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Our client, a leading company in the events and design industry, is seeking an events Coordinator to join their dynamic team. The role involves coordinating all aspects of event planning and execution, including logistics, supplier management, client liaison, and on-site support to ensure successful delivery of events.This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, hands-on environme...
10 days ago

Events Coordinator
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Our client, a leading company in the events and design industry, is seeking an events Coordinator to join their dynamic team. The role involves coordinating all aspects of event planning and execution, including logistics, supplier management, client liaison, and on-site support to ensure successful delivery of events.This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, hands-on environme...
21 days ago

Events Coordinator
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Overall Responsibility: Supports all Projects/events and General office assistanceFocus Area 1: Main responsibilitiesevents Assisting coordinators – sourcing, shopping, quotes Support with the preparation of quotesProvide office communication support by fielding calls, answering questions, forwarding messages, confirming customers' orders and keeping customers informed of order statuses.Supp...
28 days ago

Events & Entertainment Coordinator (CPT)
Location: Capetown
Salary: R410 000
events & Entertainment Coordinator (CPT)
30 days ago