Agrimark Operations is a growth-focused agri-retail business and subsidiary of KAL Group, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). With over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, Agrimark Operations, with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that share the same love of the land and can-do attitude. We are passionate about supporting agriculture, rural communities and lifestyle customers — and we offer our people opportunities to grow their careers in a business with a very unique business model, shaped by growth, customer value and community connection.

The Role

Main Responsibilities

• Analyse sales, demand patterns, consumer behaviour, and supply market dynamics to inform forecasting, procurement, and replenishment planning.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts, seasonal procurement plans, master schedules, and optimal replenishment strategies using forecasting tools (e.g. Blue Yonder).
• Optimise pricing and assortment strategies by analysing price elasticity, margin impact, and running assortment optimisation models to determine ideal product mix and clustering.
• Execute assortment planning, distribution, and performance tracking, including scheduled reviews to improve sales volumes and profitability.
• Monitor category performance, profit and loss, stock efficiency, and return on inventory, with continuous reporting and corrective action recommendations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Bachelor’s degree with Honours specializing in Data Science / Analytics.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) Planning systems will be advantageous.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods.

How to apply

If this opportunity excites you, please follow our application process by clicking the apply button below.

Candidates who are not contacted within 14 working days of the closing date can accept that their application was unsuccessful. Agrimark Operations Ltd applies the principles of equal employment in line with our company’s Employment Equity objectives. Please note that in order to consider your application or interest, KAL Group Ltd will have to process your personal information and that such processing will be subject to the KAL Group HR Processing Notice which can be accessed by viewing it on the KAL Group Ltd website under the following hyperlink: https://www.kalgroup.co.za/legal/