Promotions Forecasting Lead

Clicks Group Limited; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks Group Limited seeks a Demand Planning professional to drive promotional forecasting and demand planning within the FMCG environment. You will collaborate with Merchandising, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning teams to align forecasts with merchandise plans and optimize working capital.

The role emphasizes analytics, forecasting models, and data-driven decision-making to maximize sales and minimize waste across the promotional portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis and statistical modeling skills.
• Deep analytical capability with ability to forecast trends.
• Understanding of customer behavior, market trends and competition.
• End-to-end promotional planning and supply chain understanding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate demand forecasts for promotions and campaigns.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Supply Planning to optimize stock and open-to-buy.
• Support category managers and SIOP meetings with data-driven insights.
• Provide reporting and performance insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical ability

Communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Forecasting & planning

Education

Retail Business Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Decision Science/Business

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Clicks Group Limited seeks a Demand Planning professional to drive promotional forecasting and demand planning within the FMCG environment. You will collaborate with Merchandising, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning teams to align forecasts with merchandise plans and optimize working capital.

The role emphasizes analytics, forecasting models, and data-driven decision-making to maximize sales and minimize waste across the promotional portfolio.