Merchandise Planning Manager

Our Client is reimagining fashion retail in emerging markets. They are a venture-backed company on a mission to build the worlds leading AI-powered off -price retail business, starting in Africa and scaling globally. They use cutting-edge AI and technology to reinvent off-price retail : predicting demand, optimizing pricing, and managing inventory flows with precision. By combining sharp fashion curation with data-driven decision-making, Our Client delivers unbeatable value for customers while unlocking new opportunities for suppliers worldwide. Our Client is Africa's fastest-growing fashion company, and this is just the beginning.

The Role :

We are seeking a Merchandise Planning Manager to own and scale merchandise planning across categories, geographies, and channels. This role sits at the intersection of analytics, technology, and commercial instinct. You will drive planning, forecasting, and profitability optimization using both retail expertise and AI-powered tools unique to Our Client. Operating with high autonomy, you will partner with Buying, Supply Chain, Data, and Finance to ensure we consistently deliver the best assortment at unbeatable value to customers.

Key Responsibilities :

Merchandise & Financial Planning :

• Build seasonal and in-season merchandise strategies across categories and markets.
• Develop Open-to-Buy (OTB) frameworks that align with growth, margin, and cash flow targets.
• Partner with Buying to guide assortment breadth, depth, and timing.

AI-Powered Inventory & Allocation :

Pricing & Profitability :

Market-Specific Forecasting :

What Were Looking For :