Planning Graduate Programme (18-Month Fixed Term Contract) (Northern Suburbs (Cape))
PEP · Northern Cape
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- Are you a business or science graduate thinking about potential career paths? Do you see yourself in the exciting world of retail planning in South Africa's largest single-brand retailer?
- If you have a flair for problem-solving, numbers, working with people and ambiguity, then this 18-month graduate programme has been crafted for you.
- Join the ranks of previously successful graduates in unlocking your potential, learning new skills and broadening your business knowledge, experience and retail savvy.
Requirements PROGRAMME OUTLINE A
- Replenishment products
- Forecasting methodologies and systems
- Retail Buying and Planning Cycle
- Determine Sales Forecast in consultation with Planning and Buying Teams
- Forecast Sales and understand the impact on Stock Management
- Prepare forecast and coordinate final sales plan to deliver department sales plans for budget sessions
- Monitor distribution of stock to stores
- Monitor and manage DC service levels
- Analysis of product and store performance
- Provide store support and conduct visits
- Review store performance and manage exceptions
- Conduct and lead In-Season trading sessions to optimise sales performance stock and sales Meetings
- Interact and integrate with Replenishment Analysts and Planners
PROGRAMME OUTLINE B
- Working closely with planners
- Allocate stock on fashion and replenishment lines
- Manage DC stock and odds
- Resolve store orders and enquiries
- Update activity records
- Allocate stock to new stores
- Resolve customer stock queries
- Ad hoc support tasks e.g., collating information; QC follow-ups; etc.
- Action COSTIs and assist with IBTs
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
- Have a Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Statistics, Mathematics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Management
- 65% average
- South African Citizen
- 18 - 33 Years Old
- 0 - 1 year working experience
- Willingness to travel
- Driver's licence advantageous
- Intermediate level of computer skills Google Suite or Microsoft Office, Google Sheets or Excel
- Competencies required: Analytical, systematic, detail-oriented, assertive, driven, excellent communication and time management skills, good presentation skills, team player, can cope with periods of high stress and take initiative
Deadline:21st August,2026