Junior Inventory Supply Planner

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic e-commerce firm in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Inventory Supply Planner. This entry-level role involves optimizing inventory levels across platforms and collaborating with teams to ensure timely order fulfillment. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Join a fast-paced environment where you can make a significant impact in the supply chain and FMCG space.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for those with a background in retail planning or merchandising.
• Able to thrive in a high-pressure environment with multiple deadlines.
• Basic understanding of food products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory across e-commerce platforms and distribution centers.
• Analyze sales trends to support accurate stock replenishment.
• Work with various teams to align stock levels for launches.
• Maintain accurate stock records using inventory management systems.
• Generate inventory reports and support forecasting initiatives.
• Participate in stock audits and discrepancy analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of FMCG product dynamics

Familiarity with e-commerce platforms

Tools

ERP / WMS software

Job description

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?

We're 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 You'll 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 We're 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.