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Retail Planner

  • Cape Town
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: FMCG Retail Sales
  • Reference: CT004089/MS

Apply before Jan 08 2026 | 28 Days left

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Employer: Service Solutions Staffing

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 marlene@servicesolutions.co.za
Please note that in line with our client’s recruitment process, relevant checks will be completed

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About Service Solutions Staffing

The Specific aim of the company is to provide a highly personalised, customer focussed service when it comes to staff recruitment. With a client base ranging from blue-chip corporates through to SMME's, we pride oursleves on achieving this objective through constant monitoring of the market.

Our logo - "Linking Potential with Opportunity" sums up the way we go about our business. Assessment of each client needs, coupled with the career aspirations of our candidates allows us to put forward people we believe will add value to the company they join.

Mainly specializing in logistics and retail related business, we are also well positioned to handle general placements.
We are able to assist our clients with candidates on a temporary contractual basis where necessary.
Additional service include access to verification services.
Positions are advertised on the most relevent media, where there is highest exposure to quality job seekers.
Strict screening results in a database of candidates who are checked. Our guarantees are designed to provide peace of mind in a way that ensures the responsibility for filling a position is our prime concern throughout.

SERVICE SOLUTIONS HAS BEEN RATED A LEVEL FOUR CONTRIBUTOR TO BROADBASED ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT - 100% BEE PROCUREMENT RECOGNITION LEVEL

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