Junior Planner

Core Group ZA; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TechMarkit in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a highly organized Junior Planner to support inventory management, replenishment planning, reporting, and merchandise administration across online and retail channels.

You will coordinate between Head Office and Warehouse, manage replenishment for online and stores, and produce daily to monthly sales, stock and forecast reports using Excel, Shopify, Syspro, and ERP data.

Qualifications

• Matric (Essential)
• Diploma or Degree in Planning, Forecasting, Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related field (Advantageous)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Management, or Merchandise Administration within a retail environment
• Experience working with ERP systems and inventory management platforms
• Exposure to Shopify, Syspro, Magento or similar website systems will be advantageous
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Replenishment Planning for online and retail stores
• Generate and maintain replenishment reports and planning files
• Place replenishment orders accurately and within required timelines
• Monitor stock levels and identify potential stock shortages or overstock situations
• Manage open purchase orders and ensure timely follow-up with stakeholders
• Maintain stock balance across key product lines
• Produce and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly sales, margin, stock holding, forecasting, and supplier reports
• Monitor key business metrics and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure reporting templates remain accurate, professional, and user-friendly
• Highlight anomalies and performance concerns to relevant stakeholders

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Planning & organisation

Excel & reporting

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

Integrity & accountability

Team player

Education

Matric (Essential)

Diploma or Degree in Planning, Forecasting, Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related field (Advantageous)

Tools

Shopify

Syspro

Magento

ERP systems

Inventory management platforms

Job description

TechMarkit is a dynamic and fast-growing retail business focused on delivering exceptional value and customer experiences through innovative technology products and accessories. We are passionate about operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and creating seamless connections between our online and retail channels.

We are looking for a highly organised, analytical, and detail-oriented Junior Planner to join our Merchandise team and play a key role in inventory management, replenishment planning, reporting, and merchandise administration.

As a Junior Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring optimal stock availability across our online and retail channels through effective replenishment planning, inventory administration, reporting, and cross-functional coordination between Head Office and Warehouse operations.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric (Essential)
• Diploma or Degree in Planning, Forecasting, Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related field (Advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Management, or Merchandise Administration within a retail environment
• Experience working with ERP systems and inventory management platforms
• Exposure to Shopify, Syspro, Magento or similar website systems will be advantageous
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills

Key Responsibilities

Replenishment Planning

• Manage replenishment for online and retail stores
• Generate and maintain replenishment reports and planning files
• Place replenishment orders accurately and within required timelines
• Monitor stock levels and identify potential stock shortages or overstock situations
• Manage open purchase orders and ensure timely follow-up with stakeholders
• Maintain stock balance across key product lines
• Produce and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly sales, margin, stock holding, forecasting, and supplier reports
• Monitor key business metrics and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure reporting templates remain accurate, professional, and user-friendly
• Highlight anomalies and performance concerns to relevant stakeholders

Merchandise Process Integration

• Coordinate merchandise-related processes between the warehouse and Head Office
• Reconcile manifests and stock deliveries accurately
• Support stock processing and inventory control activities
• Conduct stock checks and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Maintain tracking tools and operational spreadsheets
• Create and maintain product listings across Shopify and Syspro
• Ensure accuracy of product information including descriptions, images, tags, pricing, specifications, and metadata
• Load promotional pricing, long descriptions, and pricing plans within required timeframes
• Manage product data updates and communicate changes to stakeholders
• Distribute weekly virtual product lists to stores
• Complete ad hoc tasks accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Provide timely communication on project progress and deliverables
• Support broader merchandise and planning initiatives as required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced planning and organisational skills
• Strong Excel and reporting capabilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving mindset
• High levels of integrity and accountability
• Team-oriented approach with a willingness to support others

This role is ideal for someone with a strong planning mindset, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for retail operations and data analysis.