Retail Planner

International FMCG company based in Cape Town is seeking to employ a suitable qualified and experienced Retail Planner to join their ever growing team.

• Maintain the weekly and monthly supply plans in line with forecast and stock requirements.
• Maintain and monitor key supply parameters: lead times, minimum order quantities, and safety stock levels.
• Highlight and resolve potential supply gaps, delays, or risks through proactive communication.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to confirm delivery schedules and prioritize stock allocation when needed.

• Assist in building, maintaining, and reviewing the monthly demand forecast at SKU, brand, and channel level.
• Consolidate historical sales, market trends, promotions, and new product introductions to support forecast generation.
• Participate in monthly demand review meetings (S&OP) to align forecasts with commercial and marketing teams.
• Monitor and report on forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias, etc.) and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Assist in maintaining accurate forecasting data and planning parameters in the SAP IBP system.
• Generate reports and dashboards to track key metrics such as forecast accuracy, sales vs forecast, and stock performance.
• Support the preparation of planning packs and presentations for management and S&OP reviews.

• Monitor inventory levels and highlight risks of potential stock-outs or overstocking.
• Support in balancing stock availability across channels while minimizing write-offs and obsolescence.
• Contribute to analysis of seasonal build-up plans and new product launch readiness.

• Support improvements in forecasting tools, processes, and reporting templates.
• Participate in system testing or upgrades related to planning and data management.
• Recommend ways to simplify workflows and enhance forecast visibility.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Science, Economics, or related field.
• 12 years experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analysis (FMCG or retail environment preferred).
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling).
• Experience with ERP or forecasting systems (e.g., SAP IBP, APO) is an advantage.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and drawing actionable insights.
• Self-motivated team member who can drive resolution to issues with strong problem-solving skills.