Senior Merchandiser

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

RPO Recruitment is currently seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Merchandiser to join our client's retail team. As a Senior Merchandiser, you will play a crucial role in managing inventory, analyzing sales data, and developing effective merchandising strategies to drive business growth.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the entire merchandising process, from planning and forecasting to analyzing sales data and inventory management
- Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product assortment meets customer demand and aligns with company objectives
- Analyze market trends, competitor performance, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product assortment improvement
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal product availability while minimizing stockouts and overstocks
- Work closely with suppliers and vendors to negotiate pricing, terms, and product delivery
- Oversee the preparation of visual merchandising displays and in-store promotions
- Provide training and guidance to junior merchandising team members
- Stay current with industry trends and developments to inform merchandising decisions

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in merchandising, preferably in a retail environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Proven ability to develop and implement successful merchandising strategies
- Knowledge of inventory management systems and software
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Passion for the retail industry and staying up-to-date with industry trends

**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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