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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements:

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in merchandise planning
(Apparel / Footwear / Hardgoods preferred)
Strong experience with MFP (Merchandise Financial Planning) tools
Proven ability to analyse data and drive commercial decisions
Solid financial acumen and reporting capability
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially sharp
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join?

Work with a globally recognised lifestyle retail brand
Be part of an energetic, trend-driven environment
Opportunity to influence strategy and make real commercial impact
Career growth within a dynamic and expanding business