Junior Retail Planners (x2) – Cape Town

Description

Are you a sports and data lover with a passion for planning and analysis? Our client, a Clothing Retailer, is looking for 2 Junior Retail Planners with strong analytical skills to join their team. Reporting to the Divisional Head, you’ll get to work with some of South Africa’s leading sporting, outdoor and athleisure brands while taking ownership of planning, executing and analysing product demand, margins and ranges. SA CITIZENS ONLY.

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning and management processes for relevant brand/product ranges.
• Provide Strategic Input on product ranges.
• Provide analytical data in support of seasonal product and range development.
• Assist with risk assessment and mitigations.
• Monitor and forecast sales trends, inventory levels, and customer preferences.
• Develop and implement merchandising strategies and plans for various product categories and channels.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications: A Degree in Commerce or Business Science, preferably with a major in Statistics, Economics or Logistics.
Experience: 1 – 2 years of experience in merchandise planning, buying or allocation ideally in Sports or Clothing Retail.
Additional: • Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools. • Experience in any ERP Planning software will be advantageous. • Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills. Positions located in Northern Suburbs and Cape Town. Forward your CV to Gabi Traut at tpersonnel@iafrica.com should you have the required experience or initiate contact via WhatsApp 083 274 5193. Visit our website www.trautpersonnel.co.za for all our positions.