Retail Planner (Sports) – Northern Suburbs

About the role

A recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Senior Planner to drive merchandise, stock and OTB planning across brands, genders and locations. The role sits in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town and requires strong analytical ability, commercial insight and Excel expertise to optimise stock, sales and profitability. Only South African citizens are eligible.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage seasonal and in-season merchandise and OTB plans.
• Forecast demand, monitor sales, margins and inventory.
• Manage allocations, replenishments, markdowns and re-orders.
• Conduct store, size curve and category analysis to maximise performance.
• Partner with buyers and supply chain to align plans with financial and customer needs.
• Lead reporting and insights on performance and opportunities.

Required profile

• B.Comm or related degree/diploma.
• 2 to 4 years' experience in retail planning with a sports or fashion retailer.
• Proven planning and merchandising experience in retail.
• Commercial thinker with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Team player who can lead, motivate and work cross-functionally.
• Organised, deadline-driven and adaptable.

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Excel

To apply, candidates send their CV through the recruitment agency to the person named in the advert, or contact them by WhatsApp.