Trainee Planner - Finance or Economics Graduate

Recruiter:

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref:

DUR003473/SC

Date posted:

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Location:

Umhlanga, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Graduate Opportunity: Exciting Career in Retail Planning
Seeking high performing, analytical Finance or Economics graduates with a flair for numbers, who would like to build a career within an analytical sector where forecasting future trade based on past trends and insights is key. Core Maths, Excel and good academic record essential.
This exciting career development opportunity offers the chance to play a vital role in driving sales and profitability through smart stock management, forecasting, and strategic analysis.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Take ownership of stock allocations to stores nationwide
Monitor stock levels to optimise sales and profitability
Analyse sales and stock data, identifying trends and opportunities
Prepare and interpret reports using advanced Excel

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, or Economics
Matric with Core or Higher Grade Maths
Proven numerical and analytical ability
Strong problem-solving and lateral thinking skills
Excellent communication and Excel proficiency
A solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail

If you’re driven, ambitious, and eager to grow in the Retail Planning and Analytics sector, this is the perfect opportunity to launch your career!

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