Senior Merchandise Planner

SUMMARY:

Join a global lifestyle retail brand at the forefront of fashion, surf, and streetwear culture as they continue to expand their footprint in South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Senior Merchandise Planner to take ownership of planning strategy, drive profitability, and influence key trading decisions within a fast-paced retail environment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead seasonal planning cycles, budgeting, and trade reviews
• Drive sales, margin, and stock optimisation strategies
• Manage inventory, markdowns, and forecasting to maximise profitability
• Analyse performance and implement data-driven decisions
• Partner cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising, and Operations teams
• Lead, mentor, and develop a junior planning team
• Influence and drive trading outcomes in a dynamic retail environment