Merchandise Planner

Truworths is looking for driven, curious, and solutions-oriented individuals to join our Buying and Planning teams at our Cape Town Head Office. This is your chance to work with the latest industry merchandise systems, explore cutting-edge retail planning techniques, and unlock your full potential as a key contributor to our merchandise team.

You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where complex problem-solving meets creativity, and where your ideas can directly shape the future of fashion retail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our fashion Merchandise Buyers and suppliers to shape our product assortments and dynamically trade product areas
• Build and implement merchandise plans based on sales patterns and buying trends
• Drive sales and increase profitability through smart inventory management, sales forecasting, and data analysis
• Effectively utilize international systems in conjunction with bespoke in-house systems utilizing best in class retail planning techniques
• Prepare and present sales performance and product and inventory assortment reports
• Partner with suppliers to manage critical production lead times and ensure timely delivery of orders
• Conduct regular market research to stay updated on economic and industry trends
• Ensure that the right mix of merchandise reaches the right stores at the right price, right on time

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3+ years of planning experience (fashion retail preferred)
• A degree or qualification with a strong numerical focus
• Confidence with Excel and data analysis tools
• Bonus: experience with Oracle MFP or Centric PLM

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong numerical abilities and lateral thinking skills
• Detail-driven and accuracy-focused
• Tech – savvy and systems-oriented
• Commercial instinct with a trader’s mindset
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with an ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Open to feedback, learning, and contributing fresh ideas
• Able to work effectively in a high pressure and fast paced environment
• Able to operate with agility, flexibility, and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Truworths is committed to transformation and to providing equal employment opportunities in line with the Employment Equity Act.