Merchandise Planner

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Hire Resolve are currently seeking candidates for their open Merchandise Planner position in null, Western Cape through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Merchandise Planner role such as with an industry leading company like Hire Resolve?

Merchandise PlannerA leading retail company situated in Cape Town is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Merchandise Planner to join their team.The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:Planning and forecasting the merchandise range, specifically focusing on the replenishment of core products for Homeware within established budgets.Preparing, analysing and making recommendations that are aligned with budget as well as strategy to meet targetsCompiling a range of options based on price, volume, market information and product tiering to create a line buying planResponsible for establishing buy plans for each Homeware category, detailing landing dates in line with yearly budget, lead times and forward cover on repeat linesStore allocationForecasting with the buyer as well as placing promotional orders and track sell-throughMonthly performance review of HW and take corrective action accordinglyProvide a bottom-up budget that enables the business to achieve turnover expectation, as well as overall margins and KPIs that aligns with the top-level budgetLiaising with the department head and then business intelligence to compile and produce reports to ensure visibility of the correct information [i.e. stock, margin, availability]Key requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalentProven working experience as a Merchandise Planner (3-5 years), specifically dealing with replenishment and store allocationsAlternatively, you are also welcome to contact at or connect with her on Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 3 days.

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