Planner

Pep; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG firm in Gauteng is seeking an FMCG planner to manage merchandise plans aligned with company strategy. Responsibilities include stock management, performance analysis, and promotional planning. Ideal candidates have a degree, FMCG experience, and strong planning skills. Join a dynamic team to drive success in the retail environment.

Qualifications

• Planning experience within a FMCG environment is advantageous.
• 3-5 years of retail planning experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-season performance of stock.
• Analyze performance data and develop pre-season plans.
• Manage in-season plans and adjust as required.
• Develop sales and stock planning and promotional plans.
• Monitor, analyze and recommend on product life cycles.
• Integrate supply chain management with distribution center.
• Support stores and conduct site visits.
• Manage ad hoc projects.

Skills

Problem assessment

Decision making

Detail orientation

Planning

Organizing

Business acumen

Stress tolerance

Relationship building

Confidence

Good communication skills

Education

Commercial or Statistical degree or diploma

Tools

MS Office

Planning tools (e.g., Arthur / EP)

Job description

Purpose of the job The purpose of the FMCG planner is to manage the merchandise plans in line with merchandise strategy, create supplier forecasts, plan and control stock to achieve maximum sales and profit targets.

Key Responsibilities

• In-season performance management of stock
• Analysis of performance data and develop pre-season plans
• Manage in-season Plans and the adjustment thereof as required
• Sales and Stock planning and promotional plans
• Product Management (Monitor, analyze and make recommendations of product life cycles)
• Supply Chain and management and DC integration
• Store support and visits
• Ad hoc projects

Job Incumbent Requirements

• Commercial or Statistical degree or diploma
• Planning experience within a FMCG environment will be advantageous
• Computer Literacy (MS Office) as well as experience in planning tools, i.e. Arthur / EP
• 3-5 years of retail planning experience
• Problem assessment; decision making; detail orientation; planning, organizing, and control; business acumen; stress tolerance; relationship building and confidence
• Good communication skills and a team player that can cope in a dynamic environment