Product Planner

Boschendal Farm; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned farm in South Africa is seeking a Product Planner for their hospitality and retail operations. This role involves demand forecasting, inventory management, and collaboration with various teams to ensure optimal product availability and supplier coordination. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. This role offers an opportunity to work amidst nature while contributing to a vibrant team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in product planning, demand forecasting, or inventory management in hospitality and/or retail.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data into actionable insights.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand based on occupancy trends and seasonal variations.
• Manage inventory across retail stores, including packaged foods and beverages.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain stock accuracy and avoid over/understocking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Hospitality, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Work Amidst Nature in the Heart of the WinelandsImagine starting your day with the sunrise over lush vineyards and the tranquillity of farm life.

At Boschendal, the surroundings are not just a backdrop; they're integral to our work and our inspiration.

Nestled in the heart of South Africa's golden triangle of wine country, our farm offers a unique escape from the hustle of city life.

A Typical Day at Boschendal : Experience a different pace and setting of work life.

Whether it's walking among the vineyards, engaging with guests, or collaborating on a new project, every day here is a blend of meaningful work and the beauty of the natural landscape.

Restaurant Manager

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant. This role ensures that the restaurant provides excellent food and service, while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

The manager will lead the staff, manage resources efficiently, and ensure customer satisfaction.

They will also be responsible for implementing policies, managing budgets, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Product Planner – Hospitality & Retail

This role is responsible for demand forecasting, inventory planning, and lifecycle management of both food and non-food products across our hospitality and retail operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring optimal stock levels, timely product availability, and alignment between supply chain, operations, and sales teams to deliver a seamless guest and customer experience.

Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Forecast demand based on occupancy trends, events, seasonal variations, and menu planning.
• Ensure timely availability of ingredients, consumables, and service items to support daily operations.
• Work closely with chefs, procurement, events, and operations teams to maintain stock accuracy and avoid over / understocking.
• Manage phase-in and phase-out of products aligned with seasonal menus or event cycles.
• Liaise with front-of-house and kitchen teams to track product usage and wastage trends.
• Support cross-functional planning between hospitality, production kitchens, and support teams.
• Monitor and manage inventory across retail stores, including packaged foods, beverages, and non-food merchandise.
• Track product performance and recommend range adjustments, markdowns, or reorders.
• Implement and maintain efficient replenishment cycles to optimize product availability and reduce stockouts.
• Collaborate with store teams to ensure correct product placement and availability on the shop floor.
• Align planning strategies with seasonal campaigns, promotions, and retail calendar events.
• Coordinate with suppliers and distribution centres to ensure timely delivery of goods to stores.
• Analyse historical sales, market trends, and business inputs to produce accurate forecasts.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from new product introduction to end-of-life planning.
• Identify and mitigate risks relating to demand shifts, supply delays, or product transitions.
• Generate regular reports on product performance, forecast accuracy, inventory health, and planning KPIs.
• Act as a liaison between procurement, operations, marketing, and finance to support business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in product planning, demand forecasting, or inventory management in hospitality and / or retail.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Solid understanding of supply chain, inventory control, and procurement processes.
• Proficient in ERP systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.