Job Description

Listing reference:

021278

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

9 September 2025

Position summary

Industry:

FMCG & Supply Management

Job category:

Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location:

Cape Town

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

Clicks is on the hunt for a Junior Planner to ensure Merchandise budgeting supports business goals, introduce new products and exit slow movers effectively.

Job description

Job Purpose:

To develop sales, gross profit and inventory plans, forecasts and qualifications that meet the financial targets as set in the category operating plan to meet the Clicks Brand business objectives and manage the planning function job objective's Key Performance Indicator's throughout the financial year.

Job Objectives:

Effectively communicate and partner with Buyers on initial planning, re-forecasting and purchasing decisions to maximize sales and profit. Develop annual financial merchandise plans for sales, inventory and profit by product category and store location. Analyze assigned product departments, create product assortment plans and leverage promotional opportunities. Analyze and advise on product and market trends, including competitors. Determine store level business strategies. Design product assortment plans based on current sales revenue trends, historical revenue, inventory levels and store/distribution center capacity. Perform recap analysis for seasonal events and strategies. Implement the promotions process and then provide insights based on the analysis of the relevant information to add value to the quantification process of the category promotional volumes.

Minimum requirements

Job Related Knowledge

EssentialBasic Planning Process Business analysis Sales forecasting Stock management Margin and markdown management Developing and monitoring the financial plans that support product ranges.


DesirableStock flow and stock availability Planning systems and variables All merchandise functions - e.g., buying, supply chain Financial Planning Optimizing merchandise performance.

Job Related Competencies

Deciding and Initiating Action Working with people Adhering to principles and values Persuading and Influencing Presenting and Communicating Information Analysing

Applying expertise and technology

We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Minimum requirements

Job Experience

1-2 years in work experience within supply chain (Essential)

Education

Bachelors Degree or 4 National Diploma in Engineering; Business Science

BComm Finance Supply Chain / Operations Research (Essential