• Interpret the overall business strategy and assist in crafting merchandise plans and product ranges that align with the company’s objectives.
  

• Design and implement a cohesive planning framework that responds to market demand, highlights upsell opportunities, and considers end-of-life stock, while adhering to budgetary guidelines (OTB) and future season plans.
  

• Use data insights, including input from global counterparts, to inform forecasts and contribute to range planning.
  
  

• Provide critical planning insights and data to support the buying team throughout the procurement cycle.
  

• Work closely with Buyers to ensure the selection of product samples is well-suited to the local market.
  

• Partner with Retail, Buyers, and Merchandisers to ensure buy plans are clearly defined and understood by all involved.
  

• Oversee the merchandise planning, logistics, and supply chain processes within the retail function.
  

• Regularly track stock levels against forecasts and plans.
  
  

• Oversee the consolidation and uploading of all purchase orders.
  

• Support the design and optimization of order and inventory management systems, including planning, POS, logistics, and reporting tools.
  

• Continuously refine reporting tools to evaluate historical sales, seasonal trends, aged stock, and clearance strategies.
  

• Maintain and enhance a demand planning tool to enable proactive store and business-level planning.
  

• Generate management reports tracking performance, margins, and stock lifecycle status.
  

• Update and maintain an accurate “Available to Sell” (ATS) report on a weekly basis.
  

• Create seasonal and ATS order documents.
  

• Design dashboards to visualize performance, highlight growth opportunities, and flag risks.
  
  

• Oversee the full merchandise planning process and function.
  

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and succession planning within the department.
  

• Ensure compliance with all planning processes and standards.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
  

• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior planning or retail role, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant merchandise and distribution planning experience.
  

• Strategic thinker with the ability to communicate vision and direction effectively.
  

• Proven experience managing diverse and distributed teams.
  

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  

• Strong numerical, analytical, and detail-focused mindset.
  

• Highly organized and deadline-driven with excellent attention to detail.
  

• Strong team player who encourages collaboration.
  

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
  

• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting without compromising on quality.
  

• Reliable, punctual, and open to flexible working hours.
  

• Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
  

• Willingness to travel locally when required.
  

Benefits

• Staff discount

• Performance incentives

• Medical Aid