Trainee Planner - Beauty

SUMMARY:
Umhlanga. An exciting career opportunity exists for a high-performing, analytical graduate with at 1-2 years planning experience within an FMCG or Retail Head Office environment and 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 beauty products including make-up, cosmetics and fragrances 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, Planning or Merchandising) 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. Our client is an Equal opportunity employer, offering a market related salary.