E-Commerce Planner

Onedayonly.Co.Za; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An online retail company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced E-Commerce Planner to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring stock levels, analyzing sales data, and collaborating closely with teams to optimize inventory management. Candidates should have at least 3 years of planning experience and skills in Excel. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a planning environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain import buy-in schedules.
• Submit buy-in proposals to stakeholders.
• Communicate all relevant information related to buy-ins.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Excel (advanced)

Team collaboration

Education

BCom degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join to apply for the E-Commerce Planner role at OneDayOnly.co.za.

About Us

Step into the wild world of OneDayOnly – South Africa's OG daily deals hub.

We pioneer cool discounts, delivering one‑day deals to over a million savvy shoppers every 24 hours.

We partner with top suppliers, keep prices low, and focus quality.

FOMO drives quick success.

Join us where every day feels like a retail party.

About You

The import planner monitors current stock levels of all imported goods, analyzes sales data to make informed buy‑in decisions, and collaborates with the sourcing team to ensure the business has sufficient stock, ensuring maximum profit and minimal risk.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain import buy‑in schedules aligned with demand forecasts and inventory requirements.

Using relevant insights from stock management and forecasting, submit buy‑in proposals to stakeholders.

Assist with deal loading to implement a buy‑in when goods arrive.

Communicate all relevant information of a buy‑in to stakeholders for informed approval.

Communicate approved buy‑ins to the warehouse & procurement teams.

Analyze warehouse stock to purchase right stock at the right time.

Monitor aged stock to ensure we sell out before creating risk.

Adjust import plans based on demand changes, shipping disruptions, or supplier performance.

Analyse data to identify trends and improve forecasting accuracy.

Liaise with sourcing to pinpoint improvement areas for optimal stock management.

Maintain accurate records of import activities and report KPIs.

Support process improvement initiatives to streamline import buy‑ins.

Contribute to risk assessments and contingency planning for international supply disruptions.

Experience & Qualifications

Tertiary qualification (preferably a BCom degree)

At least 3 years of experience in a planning environment

Sound analytical, organizing, multitasking, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Resilience strongly aligned with the role

Competency in all computer packages, i.e., Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and Internet

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Sales and Business Development

Industries : Retail