Planning Graduate Programme (18-Month Fixed Term Contract)

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 CLOSING DATE: Friday 21 August 2026 If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV, Latest Transcript, Matric Certificate, ID If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV and an internal application form to our Direct Hire platform using the following link: https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities For all external candidates please use the following link https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful. PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.