Retail Planner
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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
Demand Forecasting & Analysis
Data Management & Reporting
Inventory & Service Support
Process & System Improvement
Please note that in line with our clients recruitment process relevant checks will be completed
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.
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Science Economics or related field.
- 12 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 note that in line with our clients recruitment process relevant checks will be completed
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