Retail Planner

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time


Job Title: Retail Planner

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Role Overview

An established design-led retail brand with a global footprint is seeking an experienced Retail Planner to manage strategic merchandise planning, stock forecasting, and inventory allocation across physical stores and eCommerce. This role plays a pivotal part in driving profitability through data-led planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Merchandise Planning & Forecasting

  • Develop and maintain seasonal merchandise financial plans that align with business sales and margin targets.
  • Prepare detailed sales forecasts based on historical data, trends, and promotional strategies.
  • Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets and ensure alignment with buying cycles.

Inventory Management & Stock Control

  • Monitor and manage stock levels across stores, warehouse, and online platforms.
  • Drive replenishment, markdowns, and stock balancing actions to maximise profitability.
  • Analyse product performance to inform purchasing, markdown, and clearance strategies.

Reporting & Analysis

  • Deliver regular sales, stock, and margin reports with actionable recommendations.
  • Track sell-through, stock turn, and inventory health KPIs by channel, category, and region.
  • Forecast and manage product lifecycle from launch to end-of-life.

Allocation & Distribution

  • Execute stock allocations to stores and online channels based on forecasted demand and store capacity.
  • Ensure optimal product availability and assortment tailored to customer profiles and regional sales trends.
  • Manage seasonal product launches and new store openings with appropriate stock planning.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Buying, eCommerce, Product Development, and Retail Operations teams to align on sales objectives and promotional calendars.
  • Work with the Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams to support campaign-driven planning.
  • Provide planning support for merchandising strategies and store layout decisions.

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Retail Management, Business, or related field.
  • 3-5 years experience in retail planning, preferably in a fast-paced, design-driven or luxury retail environment.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data modelling) and exposure to planning software (e.g. JustEnough, SAP, Retail Pro).
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and commercial awareness.
  • Ability to translate data into actionable insights and communicate clearly across departments.
  • Self-starter with strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

Preferred Qualities

  • Experience in premium or luxury homeware, fashion, or lifestyle brands.
  • Passion for aesthetics, design, and product-led retail environments.
  • Agile thinker with a strong eye for detail and customer behavior trends.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary with potential for growth.
  • Creative and collaborative working environment in the heart of Cape Town.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the success of an iconic South African brand with global reach.
  • Staff discounts and employee development initiatives.

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