Planner

Fruitways; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitways, a leading agri-business in South Africa, is seeking a Planner for their Commercial Department in Somerset West. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in marketing or logistics and 3-5 years of experience, preferably within the fruit industry.

Responsibilities include developing demand plans, managing packing instructions, and collaborating with production teams to optimize sales opportunities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience, preferably within the Fruit industry.
• Ability to work effectively across various levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling demand plan based on inputs from teams.
• Generate and manage packing instructions for timely stock replenishment.
• Collaborate closely with production facilities to align packing instructions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Good communication skills

Knowledge of Excel

Education

Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Logistics or similar

Job description

PLANNER

Fruitways is a leading agri‑business in South Africa. We specialise in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.

We have an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic individual as a Planner in our Commercial Department. We are looking for a well‑organised individual who is a strong collaborator and who can work efficiently with our commercial, production and quality teams. The Planner will mainly be responsible for collating market requirements into a short and medium‑term demand plan. This vacancy will be based at our offices in Somerset West, and reports to the Planning Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling demand plan based on inputs from the sales, quality, and production teams.
• Generate and manage packing instructions to ensure the timely replenishment and availability of stock for the sales team.
• Continuously review and align supply of product with changing market requirements to optimise sales opportunities across multiple markets.
• Collaborate closely with production facilities to ensure ongoing re‑alignment and execution of packing instructions given changing market conditions.
• Monitor market and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations to support commercial decision‑making.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Logistics or similar relevant field
• 3‑5 years’ relevant working experience, preferably within the Fruit industry
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across various levels within the organisation
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong working knowledge of Excel

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