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Business Area Merchandising Workplace Type On-site Location - Town / City Cape Town Job Description Truworths is looking for driven, curious, and solutions-oriented individuals to join our Buying and Planning teams at our Cape Town Head Office. This is your chance to work with the latest industry merchandise systems, explore cutting-edge retail planning techniques, and unlock your full potential as a key contributor to our merchandise team. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where complex problem-solving meets creativity, and where your ideas can directly shape the future of fashion retail. Key Responsibilities - Collaborate with our fashion Merchandise Buyers and suppliers to shape our product assortments and dynamically trade product areas - Build and implement merchandise plans based on sales patterns and buying trends - Drive sales and increase profitability through smart inventory management, sales forecasting, and data analysis - Effectively utilize international systems in conjunction with bespoke in-house systems utilizing best in class retail planning techniques - Prepare and present sales performance and product and inventory assortment reports - Partner with suppliers to manage critical production lead times and ensure timely delivery of orders - Conduct regular market research to stay updated on economic and industry trends - Ensure that the right mix of merchandise reaches the right stores at the right price, right on time Qualifications and Experience - 3+ years of planning experience (fashion retail preferred) - A degree or qualification with a strong numerical focus - Confidence with Excel and data analysis tools - Bonus: experience with Oracle MFP or Centric PLM Competencies - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong numerical abilities and lateral thinking skills - Detail-driven and accuracy-focused - Tech – savvy and systems-oriented - Commercial instinct with a trader’s mindset - Excellent organizational and time-management skills - A team player with an ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Open to feedback, learning, and contributing fresh ideas - Able to work effectively in a high pressure and fast paced environment - Able to operate with agility, flexibility, and adaptability in a dynamic environment