Senior Planner - Homeware
RPO Recruitment
Durbanville, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 09 May 2025

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Job Description

RPO Recruitment's client is looking for a Senior Merchandise Planner to join their team in Durbanville, Western CapeThis role is responsible for planning and forecasting the merchandise range within a designated business unit, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct range reviews and make recommendations aligned with budget and strategy.

  • Prepare bottom-up plans that support range review strategies.

  • Translate bottom-up plans into detailed buy plans with supplier timelines.

  • Lead monthly reporting meetings focusing on Open-to-Buy (OTB), Inventory Health, and Age of Stock (AOS), ensuring alignment with division budgets.

  • Propose new orders in collaboration with the Buyer.

  • Manage stock levels through new orders and clearance strategies.

  • Monitor and control spend against the approved budget.

  • Oversee store allocations in line with strategic objectives.

  • Perform ad-hoc trend analysis and reporting as requested by executive leadership.

  • Identify and implement process improvements within the planning function.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Merchandise Planner with a focus on replenishment.

  • Strong background in data analysis, forecasting, and inventory management.

  • Good understanding of the retail industry.

  • Proficient in data analytics tools such as Excel, SQL, and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected].

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.