Category Planner I

Western Cape
Salary: R27 000.00 - R33 500.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture Procurement
Reference: 185747

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Hire Resolve

A leading agri-retail and supply chain company is looking for an experienced Category Planner I with strong experience in demand planning, sales analysis, forecasting, inventory optimisation, and replenishment scheduling to join their team in Paarl. The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning demand planning with sales performance, analysing market trends, improving stock service levels, and supporting efficient supply chain operations within a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities:

Analyse sales data, demand patterns, and market trends to support forecasting and planning
Develop and manage demand forecasts, seasonal plans, and replenishment schedules
Optimise inventory performance, stock service levels, and category profitability
Monitor planning execution and reporting, providing insights to support decision-making
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across departments
Utilise digital tools and systems to improve efficiency and identify opportunities
Conduct lead time analysis to support effective supply chain management

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
Degree in Industrial Engineering preferred
Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in planning, supply chain, or category management
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
Experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) Planning systems advantageous
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work extended hours during peak trading periods
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

Benefits:

Salary: negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: logistics@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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About Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve removes the stress of the career search by understanding you as an individual. We take more than just your qualifications into account, considering factors like your salary and benefits expectations as well as your preferred workplace culture to ensure that we find the perfect opportunities to meet your unique needs.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we focus on the Engineering, Finance, IT, Mining, Manufacturing, and Logistics industries. Our team of recruitment consultants is well-versed and highly networked in the industries in which they operate and are dedicated to ensuring that every placement is a perfect fit.