Job Summary
The successful candidate will support merchandise planning, inventory optimisation, forecasting, and reporting functions to ensure stock availability, profitability, and operational efficiency across the business.
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
Apply: recruiter@sandicrowther.co.za