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Humankind Group is looking for a Junior Planner in Cape Town, Paarden Eiland, on a permanent, full-time basis, with a salary of R400,000 to R480,000 per year as stated in the source. The role carries reference HC006099-Laure-1. Please read the full original advert before applying, because its description also refers to a merchandise planner role and asks for experienced planning candidates.
About the company and the work
The role sits within a well-established and growing retail business, working closely with Buying, Merchandise, Retail Operations, Finance and Supply Chain teams. The aim is to make sure the right products are available at the right time, in the right quantities and at the right level of investment.
Role details and duties
You will develop and manage annual, seasonal and monthly merchandise plans, develop accurate sales and demand forecasts based on historical and current trading performance, and set and monitor sales, stock, margin and inventory targets. You will manage inventory investment and optimise stock turn, sell-through and weeks of cover, identify and reduce aged, obsolete and slow-moving stock, analyse category performance and identify commercial opportunities and risks, and monitor performance against plan and recommend corrective actions. You will also support promotional planning and markdown strategies, provide direction on allocation and replenishment across stores and channels, prepare planning reports, dashboards and forecasts for management, translate complex data into clear commercial insights and recommendations, participate in weekly and monthly trade reviews, partner with Buying, Retail Operations, Finance and Supply Chain teams, guide and support junior planners and contribute to planning capability, and drive continuous improvement across planning processes.
Requirements
- Degree in Commerce, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Statistics, Economics or a related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in merchandise planning, retail planning or a similar commercial planning environment, as stated in the source
- Proven experience managing category plans and inventory investment, with retail experience essential
- Strong experience with forecasting, stock analysis and merchandise planning, and advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills
- Experience with merchandise planning systems will be advantageous, and experience guiding or mentoring junior team members will be advantageous
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original listing linked from this page. Read the full advert carefully before you apply, and use the employer’s official application route. Never pay anyone to apply for a job, and do not share bank details or passwords during an application.
Practical tips
Show merchandise planning, forecasting and inventory examples, category results, Excel and reporting work, and any experience guiding junior planners. Because the advert’s title and description differ, confirm the exact level and expectations on the original listing before applying.
How the process works
This page is an informational listing only. When you use the Apply button, you will be taken to the original PNet listing for Humankind Group, where you can follow that employer’s application steps.
Important information
This listing is shared for information only and is not a job offer from this website. The salary shown is R400,000 to R480,000 per year, as stated in the source. Always confirm the role, location and closing details on the original listing before applying.
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