Junior Supply Planner

Recruiter:

Talent Acquisition Consulting

Job Ref:

2831146946

Date posted:

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is a leading global FMCG brand, widely recognised for its premium products, commitment to quality, and exceptional heritage. With a strong presence across South Africa and operations in key international markets, the company continues to grow through innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence in every aspect of its business.

Purpose of the Role

The Junior Planner will play a key role in supporting the planning and supply chain functions, ensuring accurate demand forecasting, effective replenishment, and smooth inventory flow. This position offers excellent learning and career development opportunities within a world-class FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Replenishment

Maintain weekly and monthly supply plans aligned with forecasts and stock requirements.
Monitor and manage lead times, minimum order quantities, and safety stock levels.
Identify and communicate potential supply risks or delays proactively.
Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to confirm delivery schedules and stock priorities.

Demand Forecasting & Analysis

Assist in building and maintaining monthly demand forecasts at SKU, brand, and channel level.
Consolidate sales history, promotions, and market trends to support forecast accuracy.
Participate in S&OP review meetings and provide data-driven insights to commercial and marketing teams.
Track and report on forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias, etc.) to drive continuous improvement.

Data Management & Reporting

Maintain accurate planning data and forecasting parameters in the system (SAP IBP or equivalent).
Generate reports and dashboards to monitor key metrics such as sales vs forecast and stock performance.
Support preparation of planning presentations and reports for management meetings.

Inventory & Service Support

Track inventory levels and highlight risks of stock-outs or excess stock.
Contribute to stock balancing across channels and support seasonal or new product launch planning.

Process & System Improvement

Support improvements in forecasting tools, reporting templates, and planning processes.
Participate in testing and upgrades related to planning systems and data management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Science, Economics, or a related field.
1–2 years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analysis (FMCG or retail preferred).
Strong analytical and numerical skills with advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling).
Experience with ERP or forecasting systems (SAP IBP, APO advantageous).
Confident working with large datasets and translating insights into actions.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills.

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