Posted:6 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Consulting
Description:
Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a leading recruitment firm in Kenya where International and local companies find just the right fit talent. Whether you are an employer seeking skilled talent to fuel productivity in your organization or a job seeker pursuing your dream job and a fulfilling career, we are your Staffing Team, and we are committed to your success. Gap Recruitment has the technical capacity to find the right resource for any of your vacancies, but we know it takes more than a skill set to get the job done. We focus on understanding your specific needs, culture, beyond just technical skills, and we maintain close relationships with the professionals in our databases, enabling us to find the right fit for both parties in record time.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Merchandise & Assortment Planning
- Support assortment planning aligned with brand strategy, seasonal trends, and customer demand.
- Assist in buying support activities including product selection, range planning, and quantity forecasting.
- Ensure balanced product mix across categories, price points, and store formats.
Inventory Planning & Stock Allocation
- Plan and monitor inventory levels to achieve optimal stock availability and turnover.
- Execute store-wise stock allocation and replenishment based on sales performance and demand trends.
- Minimize stock-outs and overstock situations through proactive planning.
Sales Monitoring & Reporting
- Prepare and analyze daily sales reports and performance dashboards.
- Track sell-through, stock cover, aging inventory, and markdown effectiveness.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve sales and margins.
Visual Merchandising Coordination
- Coordinate with visual merchandising teams to ensure consistent and effective in-store presentation.
- Support implementation of VM guidelines to enhance customer experience and drive conversions.
- Monitor store-level VM execution and suggest improvements where required.
Vendor Coordination & Buying Support
- Liaise with vendors on order placement, delivery schedules, and timely replenishments.
- Track purchase orders and follow up on deliveries to ensure on-time availability of merchandise.
- Support negotiations and vendor performance evaluations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with sales, retail operations, warehouse, and finance teams to align merchandise plans.
- Support promotional planning and markdown strategies in coordination with stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Fashion, Retail Management, Merchandising, or a related field.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, or buying support.
- Strong understanding of retail KPIs including sell-through, stock turn, GMROI, and inventory aging.
- Experience working with ERP or retail planning systems is an added advantage.
Salary: Ksh. 55,000
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
