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Southgate: Merchandise Planner Assistant

Job Description

About the Role

The successful candidate will support merchandise planning, inventory optimisation, forecasting, and reporting functions to ensure stock availability, profitability, and operational efficiency across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with sales, margin, and inventory planning
  • Monitor stock levels, replenishment, transfers, and markdowns
  • Compile and maintain reports, forecasts, and dashboards
  • Analyse business performance and support reporting processes
  • Liaise with Merchandising, Buying, Supply Chain, and stores regarding stock requirements and queries
  • Support promotional planning and stock alignment

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or financial analysis within a retail environment
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel skills essential
  • Exposure to business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI advantageous
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
  • Sound understanding of retail financial metrics, supply chain processes, and consumer buying behaviour

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Not specified.

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