Durbanville: Senior Merchandise Planner posted by Weylandts Furniture Cape Town Ltd

Role overview: This position is responsible for planning and forecasting the merchandise range within the designated business unit of Weylandts. Key responsibilities: Range review: Preparing, analysing and making recommendations for HW Tier 3 Category, that are aligned with budget as well as our strategy to meet targets. Prepare a Bottom-up Plan that delivers the strategies identified in the range review strategic meetings. Convert the Bottom-up Plan into the Buy Plan detailing the timing of orders by supplier. Prepare and conduct reporting meetings once a month that deal with the OTB; Inventory Health and AOS. The meetings should propose and approve actionable items to ensure that PO Spend, Inventory Quality and use of Discount Channel are well managed and aligned to the Top-Level budget plan for the HW Division. Proposal of new orders required (in conjunction with Buyer). Manage stock levels through new orders and clearance sales / AOS Ongoing control of the spend to approved budget. Responsible for Store Allocations; to ensure that they are actioned as per the strategy. Perform ad-hoc investigations or report on trend and insights at request of the CEO. Identify opportunities for improvement in systems and processes to ensure that the planning function is efficient and delivers robust data driven insights that support the strategic goals of the business. What you bring: Bachelors degree in related field Proven working experience as a Merchandise Planner (5 years), specifically dealing with replenishment. Proven track record in data analysis, forecasting, and inventory management. Good understanding of retail industry Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI). Competencies and behaviours for success: Highly degree of numeracy, able to work with large volumes of data Strong analytical skills ability to think strategically & commercially Attention to detail, accuracy, disciplined to check work Proficient in Microsoft Excel Team working and interpersonal skills Excellent organisation skills and the ability to multitask Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Why Join Weylandts? Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive salaries aligned with market standards, performance-based incentives, and generous staff discounts. Employee Benefits: Provident Fund which includes life assurance, income protection & funeral cover Work-Life Balance: Were committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance through reduced working hours and access to wellness support. Flexible Leave: Our updated leave policy offers up to 20 days for Retail and Head Office teams and up to 18 days for the Distribution Centre. Growth Culture: We champion internal growth by promoting from within, nurturing a learning culture, and investing in high-potential talent. People-First Culture: Driven by design, integrity, and shared passion Note: Whilst this job description covers most aspects of the employees role, it is not an exhaustive list. There may be other related areas where the Company can reasonably expect the employee to become involved in. Similarly, subject to operational requirements, this description will be reviewed from time to time.