Jobs 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

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Key Responsibilities

• Support allocation of products to stores based on demand, store size, and sales trends.
• Assist in monitoring weekly sales, stock levels, and store performance.
• Prepare and maintain reports to support planning and merchandising decisions.
• Help track product performance and identify potential stock risks (overstock/understock).
• Work with the Buying, Merchandising, and Store teams to ensure timely product flow.
• Maintain accurate data within planning systems and spreadsheets.
• Assist with setting up and analysing store clustering, replenishment, and new store stock builds.
• Conducting store visits and store feedback sessions

Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Business/Retail Management or Accounting/Finance would be beneficial
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role (added advantage) or experience in environment preferably in apparel or footwear.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with attention to detail.
• Basic Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables are a plus, but training can be provided).
• Merchandise allocation software, Dolfin software experience (added advantage) 
• Good communication skills and comfort working with different business teams.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Passionate about retail, trends, and understanding what drives customer demand.
• A high degree of numeracy, detailed and strategic approach to work.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure and fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

CLOSING DATE:16/01/2026

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Key Performance Areas

• Allocation of Stock, ensuring the accurate distribution of stock to optimise sales.
• Analysing store performance optimise business decision making
• Reporting, data analysis and ability to draw inferences
• Assist Planner with reporting
• Assist in setting up and analysing store grids
• Stock control; generating IBT’s, Track store’s stock levels, keep track of outstanding PO’s generated for delivery to warehouse, coordinating with warehouse and other departments
• Cross Functional Collaboration with Buying and Planning Team
• Assisting stores in resolving any queries relating to stock
• Conducting store visits and store feedback sessions

Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Business/Retail Management or Accounting/Finance would be beneficial
• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role (added advantage) or experience in environment preferably in apparel or footwear.
• A high degree of numeracy, detailed and strategic approach to work.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Good Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Proficient in working on Dolfin software or other merchandise allocation software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

CLOSING DATE:09/01/2026