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Pepkor Lifestyle is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Merchandise Planner to join its team in Sandton. This is a permanent role for someone with a passion for retail and a strong understanding of sales trends and consumer behaviour. The salary is market related, and applications close on 30 November 2026.
About the company and the work
Pepkor Lifestyle gives value-conscious mass-market customers the opportunity and means to create a comfortable lifestyle. Its brands provide quality, value-for-money furniture, appliances and household goods. The Merchandise Planner sits between buying, product development and marketing, using planning and analysis to forecast what customers will want, manage budgets and protect profit margins.
Role details and duties
The confirmed facts are: the employer is Pepkor Lifestyle, the role is in Sandton, it is a permanent position, the salary is market related, and applications close on 30 November 2026. The reference number is 209503.
The planner is responsible for forecasting inventory needs, managing budgets and maximising profit margins through effective planning and analysis. The key responsibilities, as stated in the original advert, include: developing pre-season and in-season merchandise plans that align with company goals and objectives; analysing sales data, market trends and historical performance to forecast product demand and pricing; collaborating with cross-functional teams, including buying, product development and marketing; monitoring and adjusting inventory levels to optimise sales and minimise excess or obsolete inventory; creating reports and dashboards to track key performance metrics and make data-driven decisions; taking part in vendor meetings and negotiations to ensure timely and cost-effective inventory replenishment; developing promotional strategies and markdown plans to drive sales and clear slow-moving inventory; and conducting regular inventory audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Requirements
Applicants should meet the following qualifications, as stated in the original advert:
- A Bachelor’s degree in retail management, merchandising, business administration, or a related field.
- Two or more years of experience in merchandise planning or inventory management in a retail environment.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
The advert also notes that experience with merchandise planning software such as JDA or Retalon is a plus, and that previous planning experience within the Accessories, Office Luggage and Office Automation categories will be an advantage.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the Pepkor Lifestyle advert. Do not pay anyone for this vacancy, and do not share banking details or passwords with anyone claiming to offer the job. If a message about this role asks for money, treat it as a scam and check the original advert instead.
Practical tips
This role values numbers and evidence, so make your application specific. State your degree, your years of merchandise planning or inventory management experience, and the planning tools you have used, including Excel, data analysis tools and any planning software such as JDA or Retalon. Give a brief example of a forecast, a plan or a markdown decision that improved sales or reduced excess stock, and mention any experience in the Accessories, Office Luggage or Office Automation categories.
How the process works
Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. The closing date given in the advert is 30 November 2026, with 32 days remaining when this post was prepared. Sixteen people had applied and 146 people had viewed the advert at the time this post was prepared.
Important information
This post is for information only. It is not a job offer, and it does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the full details, including the duties and requirements, in the original advert before applying, and note that the salary is described only as market related.
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