South Africa: Merchandise Planner

As a Merchandise Planner , youll play a vital role in turning art into business success balancing numbers, trends, and strategy to ensure that every product tells a story while delivering strong performance across all retail channels. Why Youll Love This Role: Be part of a globally recognised design brand known for its innovation and craftsmanship. Turn insights into impact your data-driven decisions will directly shape product performance and sales. Enjoy a dynamic, collaborative culture that celebrates both creativity and precision . Work closely with visionary teams in merchandising, buying, and retail operations to bring exceptional products to market. What Youll Do: Develop and execute strategic merchandise plans to optimise product availability and profitability. Forecast sales, margins, and stock levels based on trends, seasonality, and business performance. Partner with the buying and allocation teams to ensure that the right product reaches the right customer, at the right time . Analyse weekly and monthly performance to identify growth opportunities and inform future planning. Manage markdowns, replenishment, and stock allocation to drive sell-through and maximise margins. Translate data into actionable insights that influence design, production, and retail strategy . What Youll Bring: Education: Degree in Business, Commerce, Retail Planning, or a related field. Experience: 3 years experience in merchandise planning or retail analytics (preferably within fashion, lifestyle, or design retail). Skills: Advanced Excel and strong analytical reporting skills. Proficiency in planning systems such as JustEnough, Oracle RMS, or similar . Keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of consumer buying behaviour. Strong commercial mindset balancing creativity with strategic logic. Who You Are: Youre not just a planner youre a storyteller through numbers . You see patterns others dont, anticipate demand before it happens, and thrive in a space where design meets data . Driven, innovative, and commercially astute youre ready to help shape the next chapter of this remarkable brand. How to Apply: If youre ready to combine your analytical expertise with creative energy , apply now and bring your talent to a brand that inspires innovation and excellence every day. For more exciting opportunities in Retail, Merchandise Planning, and Supply Chain