Junior Planner

We are looking for a highly motivated Trainee/Junior Planner, to join our Merchandise team at our Head Office in Cape Town.

Reporting to the Divisional Head, this role is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career as a planner and data analyst, while working on some of South Africa’s leading sporting, outdoor and athleisure brands.

**Responsibilities and Daily Duties**
- Drive the demand planning and management processes for relevant product ranges
- Develop and execute product demand plans to meet organization profitability objectives
- Provide analytical data in support of seasonal product and range development
- Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends
- Work with customers, sales team and supply chain management to ensure efficient service delivery
- Maintain demand plan to ensure cost effectiveness
- Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities
- Maintain demand planning processes and systems to improve forecasting accuracy
- Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans
- Implement analytical measures and tracking in various processes of the business
- Measure and report monthly, weekly and daily on key performance indicators

**Required skills and qualifications**:

- Degree in either B. Com or Business Science
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy is essential

**Skills you might also have**:

- Experience in any ERP Planning software will be advantageous

**We offer**:

- Competitive remuneration
- Pension Fund contribution
- Medical Aid contribution

Performance Brands is committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act, and to achieving an equitably representative and diverse workforce.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Excel: 1 year (preferred)