Category Planner I
Full-time
Hire Resolve
A leading agri-retail and supply chain company is looking for an experienced Category Planner I with strong experience in demand planning, sales analysis, forecasting, inventory optimisation, and replenishment scheduling to join their team in Paarl. The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning demand planning with sales performance, analysing market trends, improving stock service levels, and supporting efficient supply chain operations within a fast-paced retail environment.
Responsibilities:
- Analyse sales data, demand patterns, and market trends to support forecasting and planning
- Develop and manage demand forecasts, seasonal plans, and replenishment schedules
- Optimise inventory performance, stock service levels, and category profitability
- Monitor planning execution and reporting, providing insights to support decision-making
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across departments
- Utilise digital tools and systems to improve efficiency and identify opportunities
- Conduct lead time analysis to support effective supply chain management
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Degree in Industrial Engineering preferred
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience in planning, supply chain, or category management
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) Planning systems advantageous
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work extended hours during peak trading periods
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Benefits:
- Salary: negotiable.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: *****@*****.co.za
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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