ME&B
Woodstock, Cape Town
Reports to: Managing Director
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Retail Planner (Allocator) to join the ME&B team. This role is critical in ensuring the right product is in the right store at the right time across our stores and e-commerce platform.
The Retail Planner will balance stock levels, optimise allocations, and ensure each store has an assortment tailored to its capacity and customer base. This person will partner closely with the retail manager (who oversees people and store operations), as well as with buying, production, and logistics teams, to maximise sales and reduce stock imbalances.
Key Responsibilities
Allocations & Replenishment
● Manage allocations across stores and e-commerce, ensuring correct stock flow for each location.
● Replenish stores daily/weekly based on sales trends, capacity, and assortment requirements.
● Proactively shift stock between stores and warehouse to reduce markdowns and maximise sell-through, ensuring systems accuracy.
● Support seasonal launches by planning allocations per store, considering size curves, sales history, and space capacity.
Planning & Analysis
● Partner with buying to provide input on buy quantities and store distribution.
● Monitor sales and inventory weekly to highlight bestsellers, slow movers, and missed opportunities.
● Provide reports on sell-through, stock cover, stock-to-sales ratio, and replenishment efficiency.
● Assist in building seasonal allocation strategies for different store formats and customer profiles.
Collaboration & Communication
● Work hand-in-hand with the Retail Manager to ensure stock supports store performance goals.
● Liaise with production and logistics to align deliveries with allocation needs.
● Communicate clearly with store managers about stock deliveries, replenishments, and product priorities.
Skills & Experience
● 3–5 years’ experience in retail planning, allocation, or merchandise planning (fashion industry preferred).
● Proven experience managing multi-store allocations (10+ stores is an advantage).
● Strong analytical and numerical ability; confident in Excel/Google Sheets and stock management systems.
● Commercial mindset with an understanding of store formats, product trends, and customer behaviour.
● Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities.
● Strong communicator and collaborator with cross-functional teams.
Who You Are
● A numbers-driven thinker who thrives on solving stock puzzles.
● Highly detail-oriented and process-driven, with an eye for opportunities.
● Excited to directly influence sales performance by ensuring the right product reaches the right customer.
● A team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Why Join ME&B
At ME&B, we’re a proudly South African, bold, and fun fashion brand. We create clothes that celebrate individuality, colour, and self-expression. As Retail Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how our customers experience our collections across all locations.
Please send your CV to mj@meandb.co.za to apply