Trainee Planner - Beauty

Sandi Crowther Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly analytical Graduate for a role in stock planning within a retail chain in Durban. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree related to Commerce or Logistics and have 1 - 2 years of experience in FMCG. Key responsibilities include managing stock allocations, handling store queries, and reporting sales data using advanced Excel skills. This role offers career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years relevant working experience within the FMCG field.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Able to handle store queries and stock allocations.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for stock allocations to stores.
• Monitor stock balance between stores.
• Set up and provide reports on Excel.

Skills

Proven numerical skills

Analytical ability and lateral thinking

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Education

Bachelors Degree - Commerce, Finance, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain

Matric with HG Maths | Core Maths

Job description

Challenging opportunity exists for highly numerate and analytical Graduate with strong excel skills, who is solutions orientated and able to think laterally to join this rapidly expanding successful retail chain. 1 - 2 years relevant working experience within the FMCG field dealing with stock planning and analysis is essential.

Take responsibility for stock allocations to stores and monitoring balance of stock between stores. Handle store queries, create and maintain store grading for allocations as well as update item projections for core items. Set up and provide reports on Excel and analyse sales and stock data. Liaise with Beauty Brands, predict future sales and achieve monthly sales targets. Handle new store promotions and analyse performance.

• Bachelors Degree - Commerce, Finance, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain
• Matric with HG Maths | Core Maths
• Proven numerical skills
• Analytical ability and lateral thinking
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

This is a career development position that would suit a driven and ambitious graduate who is keen to grow in the field of retail planning.