Senior Merchandise

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

RPO Recruitment is currently assisting a well-established retail company in their search for a Senior Merchandise & Location Planner. This is a key role within the company, responsible for developing and implementing effective merchandise and location planning strategies to drive sales and profitability.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement merchandise and location plans that align with the company's sales and profitability goals
- Analyze sales trends, inventory levels, and customer demand to optimize product assortment and allocation
- Collaborate with buying team to develop seasonal assortment plans and identify potential growth opportunities
- Monitor and evaluate store performance and make recommendations for store-level adjustments
- Manage and maintain accurate inventory levels at each store location
- Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of merchandise and location plans
- Stay updated with market trends and competitive landscape to anticipate potential challenges and opportunities

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in merchandise planning or retail buying
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Knowledge of retail merchandising concepts and best practices

**Benefits**:

- Salary: Negotiable
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.



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