Luke Stain

Commerce graduate with over 5 years of experience in the Finance and Planning sectors. Highly skilled in sales and stock planning, reporting, and data analysis, with a strong ability to optimize product performance and support strategic business goals. Recognized for accuracy, problem-solving, and driving commercial outcomes across multiple retail brands.

Merchandise Planner - Bounty Brands – Bounty Apparel (Jeep Apparel)

(2024-09)

• Develop and manage seasonal sales, stock, and product mix plans aligned to financial targets and brand strategies.
• Work closely with the Brand Manager to support strategic planning, pricing decisions, and range development.
• Conduct detailed brand and SKU-level performance reviews, including post-seasonal analyses, to guide future buying and assortment decisions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and OTB management to ensure alignment between sales targets, inventory levels, and vendor commitments.
• Create and maintain BI reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights into sales, stock, and margin performance.
• Develop promotional strategies to clear slow-selling stock and improve sell-through across key categories.
• Manage the critical path, store replenishment, and stock allocation processes to maximize sales opportunities and profitability.

Merchandise Allocator / Data Analyst - Bounty Brands – Bounty Apparel

(2023-03 - 2024-09)

• Maintained stock efficiency across multiple brands and outlets.
• Reported on product and store performance, providing insights to support planning and buying teams.
• Ensured pricing alignment and monitored brand performance to meet financial and operational targets.
• Managed analysis across brands including Reebok, Hurley, Vans, Diesel, Superdry, and Jeep.

Allocator - Westcor SA (Pty) Ltd

(2021-03 - 2023-02)

• Managed replenishment and allocation processes for key retail partners (Edgars, Crazy, Clicks, Decofurn, Dischem & Ackermans).
• Conducted weekly meetings with buyers to review performance, identify trends, and address slow-moving lines.
• Liaised with merchandisers on stock flow and category performance.

Head of Finance - Butcheries Pick n Pay Head Office

(2019-05 - 2020-12)

Bachelor of Commerce - General - University of the Western Cape (2014 - 2018)