Retail Planner

5 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Spc Full time R84 720 - R198 300 per year
International FMCG company based in Cape Town is seeking to employ a suitable qualified and experienced Retail Planner to join their ever growing team

Position Purpose
Supply Planning & Replenishment
  • Maintain the weekly and monthly supply plans in line with forecast and stock requirements.
  • Maintain and monitor key supply parameters: lead times, minimum order quantities, and safety stock levels.
  • Highlight and resolve potential supply gaps, delays, or risks through proactive communication.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain to confirm delivery schedules and prioritize stock allocation when needed.
 
Demand Forecasting & Analysis
  • Assist in building, maintaining, and reviewing the monthly demand forecast at SKU, brand, and channel level.
  • Consolidate historical sales, market trends, promotions, and new product introductions to support forecast generation.
  • Participate in monthly demand review meetings (S&OP) to align forecasts with commercial and marketing teams.
  • Monitor and report on forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias, etc.) and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Data Management & Reporting
  • Assist in maintaining accurate forecasting data and planning parameters in the SAP IBP system.
  • Generate reports and dashboards to track key metrics such as forecast accuracy, sales vs forecast, and stock performance.
  • Support the preparation of planning packs and presentations for management and S&OP reviews.
Inventory & Service Support
  • Monitor inventory levels and highlight risks of potential stock-outs or overstocking.
  • Support in balancing stock availability across channels while minimizing write-offs and obsolescence.
  • Contribute to analysis of seasonal build-up plans and new product launch readiness.
Process & System Improvement
  • Support improvements in forecasting tools, processes, and reporting templates.
  • Participate in system testing or upgrades related to planning and data management.
  • Recommend ways to simplify workflows and enhance forecast visibility.
 Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Science, Economics, or related field.
  • 1–2 years' experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analysis (FMCG or retail environment preferred).
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling).
  • Experience with ERP or forecasting systems (e.g., SAP IBP, APO) is an advantage.
  • Comfortable working with large datasets and drawing actionable insights.
  • Self-motivated team member who can drive resolution to issues with strong problem-solving skills.
Please email cv to [email protected]
Please note that in line with our client's recruitment process, relevant checks will be completed

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