Trainee Planner - Beauty

Recruiter:

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref:

DUR003560/SC

Date posted:

Friday, February 27, 2026

Location:

Umhlanga, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Umhlanga. An exciting career opportunity exists for a high-performing, analytical graduate with 1–2 years’ experience within an FMCG or Retail Head Office environment, specifically dealing with stock or product sales analysis.
This role is ideal for a driven and ambitious individual who is passionate about numbers, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to build a long-term career within a successful national retail chain. A keen interest in make-up, beauty or cosmetics is ideal.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Assist with stock allocations to stores and monitor stock balances across branches
Analyse sales and stock data to support planning decisions
Create and maintain store grading for allocations
Update item projections for core product lines
Prepare and maintain detailed Excel-based reports
Liaise with Beauty Brands regarding stock and sales performance
Support new store promotions and analyse performance
Handle store queries and provide analytical support

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree (Commerce, Finance, Economics, Logistics or Supply Chain)
Matric with Higher Grade / Core Mathematics
1–2 years’ relevant experience within FMCG or Retail (stock analysis / planning)
Advanced MS Excel skills
Strong numerical and analytical ability
Solutions-oriented with lateral thinking skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving 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.

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