Junior Inventory Supply Planner

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic supply chain company in Cape Town seeks a Junior Inventory Supply Planner. This entry-level role is perfect for candidates with a background in retail planning or merchandising. Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, analysing sales trends, and collaborating across teams to ensure optimal stock levels. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential, while familiarity with e-commerce platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position ideal for someone with retail planning or merchandising experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with multiple deadlines in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory across platforms to meet demand.
• Analyse sales trends for stock replenishment.
• Work with teams to align stock levels with launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Tools

ERP/WMS software

Job description

About the job Junior Inventory Supply Planner

Junior Inventory Supply Planner

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Salary: R15,000 R17,500 CTC per month
Industry: E-Commerce & FMCG Distribution (Imported Food and Beverages)
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Kickstart Your Supply Chain Career with a Dynamic Team

Are you passionate about inventory, e-commerce, and fast-moving consumer goods? Are you a former planner or merchandiser in the clothing industry looking to diversify into FMCG and digital channels?

Were on the lookout for a Junior Inventory Supply Planner to join our agile team in Cape Town. If you\'re detail-driven, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited to make an impact on customer satisfaction through accurate stock planning, this opportunity is for you.

What Youll Be Doing

As a Junior Inventory Supply Planner, your role will focus on maintaining optimal inventory levels across multiple platforms to ensure timely order fulfilment and minimal stock issues. You will play a vital role in our inventory planning cycle and gain exposure to a broad range of functions in the supply chain and e-commerce space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor inventory across e-commerce platforms, warehouses, and distribution centers to meet demand.
• Analyse sales trends, seasonal patterns, and promotional activity to support accurate stock replenishment.
• Work closely with purchasing, marketing, warehousing, and logistics teams to align stock levels with launches and campaigns.
• Maintain accurate stock records via inventory management systems and ERP tools.
• Generate and interpret inventory reports (e.g., sell-through rates, aging stock, reorder points).
• Support forecasting improvement initiatives and fulfilment process optimisation.
• Participate in stock audits, cycle counts, and discrepancy analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement of tools and processes within the inventory planning function.

What Were Looking For

This is an entry-level position ideal for someone with a foundation in retail planning or merchandising who\'s looking to grow into the supply chain and FMCG space.

Preferred Profile:

• Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail.
• Confident in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/WMS software is a bonus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work across teams.
• Comfortable juggling multiple deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Basic knowledge of FMCG product dynamics such as velocity and seasonality.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Takealot) is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of food products and perishables is a plus.