One of South Africaâ??s leading sports and outdoor brands is looking for a highly motivated Trainee Planner to join the Merchandise team at their Head Office based in Cape Town.
Reporting to the Divisional Head, this role is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career as a planner and data analyst, while working on some of South Africaâ??s leading sporting, outdoor and athleisure brands.

Responsibilities and Daily Duties



Drive the demand planning and management processes for relevant product ranges.


Develop and execute product demand plans to meet organization profitability objectives.


Provide analytical data in support of seasonal product and range development.


Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends.


Work with customers, sales team, and supply chain management to ensure efficient service delivery.


Maintain demand plan to ensure cost effectiveness.


Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.


Maintain demand planning processes and systems to improve forecasting accuracy.


Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans.


Implement analytical measures and tracking in various processes of the business.


Measure and report monthly, weekly, and daily on key performance indicators.



Required skills and qualifications:



Degree in either B.Com or Business Science


Strong analytical and problem solving skills


Good organisational and communication skills


Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel


Computer literacy is essential



Skills you might also have:



Experience in any ERP Planning software will be advantageous.



We offer:



Competitive basic salary


Pension Fund contribution


Medical Aid contribution



Please email your detailed CV and salary requirements to [email protected]



Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please consider your application as unsuccessful.