Planner - Beauty

Recruiter:

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref:

DUR003561/SC

Date posted:

Friday, February 27, 2026

Location:

Umhlanga, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Umhlanga. A challenging opportunity exists for an experienced, highly numerate and analytical Planner with a passion for beauty, cosmetics or make-up and 4–6 years’ experience within an FMCG or Retail Head Office environment, specialising in merchandise planning, stock assortment and sales analysis. Join a dynamic retail chain where your analytical expertise, commercial insight, and advanced Excel skills will directly impact trading performance and stock optimisation.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Take full responsibility for stock allocations and optimal stock balancing across stores
Analyse sales trends and stock performance to drive strategic planning decisions
Develop and maintain store grading models for accurate allocations
Manage and update item projections for core and promotional lines
Create advanced Excel reports and dashboards for management reporting
Liaise with Beauty Brands to forecast demand and optimise product performance
Drive monthly sales target achievement through accurate forecasting
Oversee new store promotions and conduct detailed post-promotion analysis
Manage store queries and provide data-driven solutions

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree (Commerce, Finance, Economics, Logistics or Supply Chain)
Matric with Higher Grade / Core Mathematics
4–6 years’ relevant FMCG / Retail planning experience
Advanced to expert MS Excel skills
Strong commercial acumen and forecasting ability
Proven analytical, problem-solving and lateral thinking skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability

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