Trainee Planner - Beauty
Sandi Crowther Recruitment · Umhlanga
Posted 5 August 2026
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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. Duties & Responsibilities
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.