Stock Forecaster

Peoplefinder Career Placements; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplefinder Career Placements in South Africa is seeking a Stock Forecaster to ensure optimal stock levels across categories and supplier coordination. The role focuses on forecasting, replenishment, and promotional planning to meet service levels.

The ideal candidate has a B.Com Supply Chain or related degree, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and strong data analysis, communication, and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to analyse numerous data
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent computer literacy skills – (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Product and market knowledge
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience would be advantageous
• Matric with a B.Com Supply Chain degree or relevant degree

Responsibilities

• System coordination of supplier accounts to optimize the most profitable ordering patterns/frequency
• Item parameter setting and data analysis to enable optimal forecasting results
• Place supplier purchase orders to ensure achievement of inventory and service
• Promotional planning and replenishment
• Project Management
• Data analysis and reporting

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Planning & organization

Pressure management

Data analysis

Education

Matric with a B.Com Supply Chain degree or relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Our client in the Retail Industry requires the services of a Stock Forecaster to ensure stock levels.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key performance areas:

1. System coordination of supplier accounts to optimize the most profitable ordering patterns/frequency
2. Item parameter setting and data analysis to enable optimal forecasting results
3. Place supplier purchase orders to ensure achievement of inventory and service
4. Promotional planning and replenishment
5. Project Management
6. Data analysis and reporting

Desired Experience & Qualification

The successful candidate must have:

1. Matric with a B.Com Supply Chain degree or relevant degree
2. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience would be advantageous
3. Must have excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
4. Excellent computer literacy skills – (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
5. Product and market knowledge
6. Ability to analyse numerous data
7. Ability to cope under pressure
8. Excellent planning and organizational skills

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.