Planner (FMCG)
PEP
2026/08/24   Northern Suburbs (Cape)

Job Ref #: PEP-3104
Industry: Retail
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
At PEP we call ourselves Dynamos – we have FUN, work hard, and take ownership of everything we do. We work in teams to create world-class solutions. Being a Dynamo of PEP means you are dynamic, helpful, and believe in making our customers look and feel good.
Job Description

The purpose of the FMCG planner is to manage the merchandise plans in line with merchandise strategy, create supplier forecasts, plan and control stock to achieve maximum sales and profit targets.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • In-season performance management of stock

  • Analysis of performance data and develop pre-season plans

  • Manage in-season Plans and the adjustment thereof as required

  • Sales and Stock planning and promotional plans

  • Product Management (Monitor, analyze and make recommendations of product life cycles)

  • Supply Chain and  management and DC integration

  • Store support and visits

  • Ad hoc projects

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS 

  • Commercial or Statistical degree or diploma

  • Planning experience within Baby Care will be advantageous  

  • Computer Literacy (MS Office and Google Suite) as well as experience in planning tools, i.e. Arthur/EP

  • A minimum of 5+ years retail planning experience

  • Competencies Required: Problem assessment; decision making; detail orientation; planning, organizing, and control; business acumen; stress tolerance; relationship building and confidence

  • Good communication skills and a team player that can cope in a dynamic environment

Competencies: Accuracy, Performing under pressure, Planning, Structuring, Corporation, Listening Skills, Drive, Initiative, Market-Oriented

Closing date: Friday, 4 September 2026   

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV.

 

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