Junior Fashion Planner/Buyer

Overview

We are looking for a highly organised, analytical and detail-oriented Junior Fashion Planner/Buyer to join our fashion planning team. The successful candidate will assist with forecasting, stock planning, replenishment and reporting to ensure optimal product availability while managing stock levels effectively. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist with merchandise, buying and stock planning across stores and/or departments.
• Analyse historical sales data and identify sales trends. 
• Assist with sales forecasting and demand planning. 
• Monitor stock levels and identify potential overstock and out-of-stock risks. Prepare and maintain stock, sales and planning reports. 
• Assist with replenishment planning to ensure optimal stock availability. Monitor stock movements between stores, warehouse and distribution centres. 
• Assist with allocation of stock to stores based on demand and sales performance. 
• Track product performance and identify slow-moving and fast-moving items. Assist with seasonal and promotional planning. 
• Monitor purchase orders and expected stock deliveries. 
• Liaise with Buying, Procurement, Warehousing, Stores and Finance departments. 
• Assist in identifying stock discrepancies and investigate variances.
• Maintain accurate planning and product information on relevant systems. Provide regular reports and analysis to the Senior Planner / Planning Manager. 
• Assist with analysing margins, sell-through rates and stock turn.
• Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by management. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric. 
• A relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management, Retail /FashionManagement, Business Management, Statistics, Economics or a related field will be advantageous. 
• 1–2 years' experience in fashion planning/buying, merchandise planning, supply chain, stock control or a related environment. 
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP, inventory or merchandise planning systems will be advantageous. 
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities. 
• Good understanding of stock management and replenishment principles. Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills. 
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analytical and numerical ability
• Forecasting and planning
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving 
• Commercial awareness 
• Stock management 
• Data analysis 
• Organisation and prioritisation 
• Communication skills 
• Teamwork Accuracy and accountability 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• The successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards: Maintaining optimal stock availability. 
• Improving stock turnover.
• Minimising excess and slow-moving stock. 
• Supporting accurate sales and demand forecasts. 
• Ensuring timely replenishment. 
• Providing accurate and meaningful planning reports.
  
• Supporting the achievement of sales and gross-margin targets. 

HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV to: 

Email: [email protected]/[email protected] 

Contact: 011 565 6000 

Closing Date: 30 October 

Please use JUNIOR FASHION PLANNER/BUYER as the subject line of your application. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.