Junior Demand Planner

Reference Number: BOX250731-1
Location: Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Division/Department: Supply Chain
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 25 August 2025
Category: Retail

About the Role

Boxer Superstores is looking for a Junior Demand Planner to join their Head Office supply chain team. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a passion for forecasting and planning, and a desire to contribute to inventory optimisation in a dynamic retail environment.

As a Junior Demand Planner, you’ll be responsible for supporting inventory and stock availability through accurate demand forecasting, promotional planning, and cross-functional collaboration with buyers, suppliers, and store operations.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with buyers to meet sales and stock targets
Forecast seasonal and promotional demand using planning systems
Manage supplier lead times and product review cycles
Monitor and reduce unproductive stock (e.g., overstocks, discontinued items)
Order stock for new store openings and promotional events
Track product performance and contribute to in-store planning
Maintain healthy stock levels in stores and distribution centres
Improve supply visibility and reporting for planning teams
Work with suppliers to improve delivery reliability and service levels
Support process improvements and attend relevant training sessions

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Management
- Finance
- Or related fields

Experience

1–2 years in demand or supply planning (preferably FMCG or Retail sector)

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with demand planning systems (e.g., F&R)
Familiarity with merchandise management systems and BI tools
Knowledge of BoMM system and reporting cubes (advantageous)

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and numerical reasoning
High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Effective communicator (written and verbal)
Ability to manage priorities under pressure
Collaborative team player with good organisational awareness
Proactive and adaptable to change

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Junior Demand Planner