FMCG Planning Specialist: Optimize Stock & Growth

PEP; Parow; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in South Africa is looking for an FMCG planner to manage merchandise plans and stock to maximize sales and profits. Responsibilities include in-season performance management, sales planning, and product management. The ideal candidate has a commercial or statistical degree, planning experience, and strong communication skills in a dynamic environment. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the merchandise strategy and supplier forecasts.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of retail planning experience.
• Experience within a FMCG environment will be advantageous.
• Good communication skills for a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• In-season performance management of stock.
• Analysis of performance data and develop pre-season plans.
• Manage in-season Plans and adjustments as required.

Skills

Planning experience

Problem assessment

Decision making

Detail orientation

Team player

Education

Commercial or Statistical degree or diploma

Tools

MS Office

Arthur/EP planning tools

Job description

A retail company in South Africa is looking for an FMCG planner to manage merchandise plans and stock to maximize sales and profits. Responsibilities include in-season performance management, sales planning, and product management. The ideal candidate has a commercial or statistical degree, planning experience, and strong communication skills in a dynamic environment. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the merchandise strategy and supplier forecasts.