Supply Chain Planning Specialist

2 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Starbucks South Africa Full time

**Supply Chain Planning Specialist**

Starbucks South Africa we are passionate about delivering premium quality and unmatched experiences to our customers. Our Supply Chain team plays a crucial role in ensuring our stores are always stocked with the essentials that make every customer’s visit memorable. We are looking for a dedicated Supply Chain Planning Specialist to manage and optimise our inventory, warehousing, and logistics, ensuring that every store has what it needs when it needs it

As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist, you will plan and manage our inventory levels, coordinate imports, track shipments, and oversee warehousing operations. You’ll ensure that stores maintain optimal stock levels, manage expiry dates, and align inventory planning to support campaigns and seasonal demand. Your expertise will contribute to smooth supply chain operations and the seamless execution of promotional campaigns.

**Here you belong**

The voices of our people are brewed into everything we do. At Starbucks, you’ll be welcomed, challenged, and inspired. You’ll be heard here because you are part of it all.
- You’ll get to work for an iconic brand that puts people first and makes a difference in every community it serves.
- You’ll be immersed in a welcoming culture where you’ll connect with partners* who care about one another.
- You’ll have an impact every day through genuine, meaningful connections.
- You’ll be able to grow as an individual through rich learning experiences.
- You’ll feel supported and cared for because well-being is a priority.

**Here, you’ll achieve results by**:

- Plan and manage inventory to ensure all stores have required stock levels, minimising stockouts and overstock situations.
- Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners to manage imports, tracking shipments to ensure timely arrival and efficient storage.
- Oversee warehousing operations, maintaining inventory accuracy and ensuring that stock is efficiently stored and accessible.
- Develop and execute inventory planning strategies to align with sales forecasts, seasonal trends, and campaign needs.
- Monitor and manage stock expiry dates to minimise waste and ensure product quality.
- Plan and manage campaign inventory, ensuring promotional products are available in stores in line with campaign schedules.
- Analyse demand and supply data, adjusting plans as necessary to optimise stock levels and meet business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, and retail, to ensure seamless operations and alignment on inventory needs.

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or logistics.
- Proficiency in inventory planning and management tools, supply chain/logistics systems, and Excel.
- Strong understanding of import processes, warehousing, and shipment tracking.
- Excellent analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach to managing inventory and forecasting.
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities effectively.

**Here, we live by our Mission and Values**

We value each team member's uniqueness and endeavour to create a workplace where everyone feels they can be their true selves. Please let us know if you require additional support during the recruitment process.

This job description is a general overview of the role and doesn’t necessarily include all the duties that may come with it. Depending on the business’s needs, management may, if necessary, modify the responsibilities of this role.
- *At Starbucks, you’re more than an employee. _

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