Job Summary
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing, growth-driven business. You’ll play a key role in planning, analysis, and inventory strategy across multiple product categories, ensuring profitability and efficiency across all retail channels.
What You’ll Do:
Planning and Analysis
- Develop and manage detailed sales, margin, and inventory plans by category and season
- Monitor performance, identify trends, and conduct deep-dive analyses on product, promotion, and seasonal performance
- Deliver regular business reviews to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities
Inventory Management
- Lead open-to-buy planning to balance stock levels and avoid over-/under-stocking
- Oversee allocation, replenishment, and liquidation strategies
- Collaborate with buying teams on initial assortments and seasonal strategies
Forecasting and Reporting
- Use data and trends to build accurate sales and inventory forecasts
- Create dashboards and reports to track KPIs and business health
- Leverage planning tools (Syspro knowledge a plus) to streamline forecasting
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to align on strategy, stock, and promotions
- Influence assortment decisions and vendor partnerships with data-backed insights
Requirements:
- A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, Business, or similar
- Minimum 5 years' experience in merchandise planning, inventory, or retail financial analysis
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with planning software
- BI tool experience such as Power BI, Tableau is strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment