Merchandise Controller

PEP

2026/05/29   Northern Suburbs (Cape)

Job Ref #: PEP-2621
Industry: Retail
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
At PEP we call ourselves Dynamos – we have FUN, work hard, and take ownership of everything we do. We work in teams to create world-class solutions. Being a Dynamo of PEP means you are dynamic, helpful, and believe in making our customers look and feel good.
Job Description

Purpose of the job

The main purpose of the job of a Merchandise Controller is to allocate the right stock in the right quantities  at the right time to the right stores, according to plan and current store performance, to optimize the balance between service and stock levels

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Working closely with planners and replenishment analysts 

  • Allocate stock 

  • Manage DC stock and odds

  • Resolve store orders and enquiries

  • Update activity records  

  • Allocate stock to new stores

  • Resolve customer stock queries

  • Ad hoc support tasks (e.g., collating information; QC follow-ups; etc.)

  • Action COSTIs and assist with IBTs

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS 

  • Grade 12 (Mathematics and Business Economics will be an advantage)

  • Computer literate (Google Suite, Excel)

  • Commercial or retail experience, particularly allocation experience, will be an advantage

  • Fashion and Replenishment allocation systems and processes will be an advantage

     

Competencies: Problem assessment; detail orientation; service orientation; planning, organising, and control; stress tolerance; strong communication skills; and building and maintaining relationships

 

Closing date:  8 June 2026 

 

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV.

 

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date for this position, please consider your application unsuccessful.  

 

PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.