Retail Store Planner (Tyger Valley) at Footgear SA

Key Responsibilities

• Allocation of Stock daily based on business strategies, sales trends, and inventory levels, ensuring optimal assortments by location 
• Analyzing store performance to optimize business decision making by analyzing sales performance and sell-through data to identify opportunities and risks, adjusting allocations to respond to customer demand
• Prepare and present weekly reporting on allocation performance, in-stocks, inventory health, and sales trends
• Reporting, data analysis and ability to suggest solutions
• Assist Planner in forecasting weekly replenishments for both stores and warehouse
• Create and recommended new-store allocation plans
• Assist in setting up and analyzing store grids
• Cross Functional Collaboration with Buying, Merchandise and Store Operations teams to align on inventory strategies and seasonal objectives
• Continuously seek ways to improve allocation processes and drive efficiencies
• Become a super user of the Merchandising allocating and replenishing system
• Mentor junior allocation analysts as needed

Requirements

• Diploma/bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of experience in retail store planning, allocation, or merchandise planning.
• Strong commercial mindset with proven ability to influence decision-making.
• Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working with planning systems or analytical tools.
• Experience with planning systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving, with a passion for translating data into clear actions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic retail environment.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and confident presenting insights and recommendations.

CLOSING DATE:16/01/2026