Trainee Planner Beauty

Sandicrowther; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A successful retail chain in Durban is seeking a high performing analytical graduate with 1-2 years experience in FMCG. This role involves managing stock allocations, analyzing sales and stock data, and liaising with Beauty Brands. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelors Degree in relevant fields, proven numerical skills, and advanced Excel capabilities. This position offers excellent career development opportunities within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant working experience within the FMCG field dealing with stock planning and analysis.
• Proven numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for stock allocations to stores and monitor stock balance.
• Handle store queries and maintain store grading for allocations.
• Analyse sales and stock data using Excel and liaise with Beauty Brands.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical ability

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

Umhlanga. Seeking a high performing analytical graduate with a flair for numbers and 1-2 years work experience within a FMCG or Retail Head Office environment dealing with stock analysis / product sales analysis. This is an opportunity to build a career within an upbeat and dynamic environment. Maths Excel and a solid academic record is essential. A keen interest in make-up beauty or cosmetics is ideal.

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.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

GIS, JAWS, Military Experience, Business Management, Emergency Management, Joint Operations, Production Planning, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, ERP Systems, Exercise Planning, MRP

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department / Functional Area: Retail

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1