FMCG - FMCG Retail Gauteng FULL TIME Job Summary This is an *excellent opportunity* to be part of a high-performing, growth-driven business. You’ll play a key role in planning, analysis, and inventory strategy across multiple product categories, ensuring profitability and efficiency across all retail channels. What You’ll Do: Planning and Analysis * Develop and manage detailed sales, margin, and inventory plans by category and season * Monitor performance, identify trends, and conduct deep-dive analyses on product, promotion, and seasonal performance * Deliver regular business reviews to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities Inventory Management * Lead open-to-buy planning to balance stock levels and avoid over-/under-stocking * Oversee allocation, replenishment, and liquidation strategies * Collaborate with buying teams on initial assortments and seasonal strategies Forecasting and Reporting * Use data and trends to build accurate sales and inventory forecasts * Create dashboards and reports to track KPIs and business health * Leverage planning tools (Syspro knowledge a plus) to streamline forecasting Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to align on strategy, stock, and promotions * Influence assortment decisions and vendor partnerships with data-backed insights Requirements: * A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, Business, or similar * Minimum 5 years' experience in merchandise planning, inventory, or retail financial analysis * Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with planning software * BI tool experience such as Power BI, Tableau is strongly preferred * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills * Excellent communication and presentation abilities * Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment Sandi Crowther Recruitment Recruiter