Junior Merchandise Planner at Ares Holdings

Job Summary

• This role includes assisting in developing in strategies for business growth, and analysis to inform business decisions.  Key tasks include analysis on store performance, and managing allocations to channels, and deep understanding of stock pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

Inbound Order Management:

• Tracking and updating of inbound stock
• Alert Manager and Sales Team of issues by size/colour on late shipments, impacting order fulfilment. 
• Proactively identify and monitor trends in the business

In-season Trade

• Analyse sales and stock performance by style, product class, brand and attribute groupings i.e. post seasonals and Monday trade analysis.
• Ownership of weekly selling reports for Weekly trade analysis. 
• Track in season sell-through performance by product and retailer. 
• Deliver insights into the business based on analysis. 
• Regular store visits Size curve analysis 

Stock Management:

• Managing replenishment and maintaining model stock in stores – ensuring no stock outs.
• Ensuring newness is allocated on time.
• Courier tracking and reporting.

Ad-Hoc Tasks:

• Support Planner is executing key strategies and tasks.
• Assisting buying team in key analysis and report building. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant qualification
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Stock Allocation 
• Stores experience will be an advantage
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong administration skills
• Intermediary excel knowledge of pivots and formulas
• Highly numerate and able to deal with large volumes of data
• Organized and deadline driven with exceptional attention to detail
• Must have good problem-solving skills
• Enjoys working with a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks according to importance in a fast-paced environment
• Multi-tasking capability without compromising on quality
• Dependable, punctual and able to work flexible working hours
• Strong communication skills
• High emotional intelligence

Perks & Benefits

• You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands
• Gym & Shower facilities
• Personal Trainer
• Yoga
• Pension Fund
• Medical aid with Gap cover
• Staff Allocation (R10 000 Retail Value per annum).
• Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)
• Healthy Lunch subsidy
• Company performance incentive scheme
• Long-service incentives
• Holistic Employee Wellness programme
• The group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture.

Closing Date 03 November 2025