Merchandising Retail Planner - Milnerton
National Retailer is seeking to employ and experience Merchandising planner to join their ever-growing team.
Key Responsibilities
Stock Planning & Allocation: Ensuring optimal stock levels across stores/channels, minimizing over/under-stocking, and managing replenishment.
Sales Forecasting & Analysis: Reviewing historical data, analysing performance, and adjusting forecasts based on market conditions.
Financial Control: Managing working capital, margins, markdowns, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) to meet profitability targets.
Collaboration: Working with buyers, logistics, and marketing to ensure product availability.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Analytical Thinking: Strong numerical skills to interpret sales data, identify trends, and make decisions based on data.
Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in merchandise management systems, Excel, and sometimes specia...