Replenishment Planner at takealot.com

Your responsibilities will include:

• Generate, maintain and distribute forecasts for replenishment items including seasonal trends and promotional plans based on respective portfolio 
• Manage stock levels in line with model stock requirements through the implementation of accurate min/max levels, safety stock, relevant ADU horizons and related demand signals.
• Ensure availability across all locations through effective use of just in time ordering, MOV’s and SIBT management. 
• Conduct root-cause analysis on stock-outs and overstocking, and drive corrective actions with supply chain and commercial team 
• Report on and review supplier lead times, fill rates, and order accuracy, and implement action plans to improve performance. 
• Manage planning parameters in ERP or planning systems, including supplier lead time updates, and replenishment frequencies based on performance. 
• Proactively manage constraints like DC capacity and delivery schedules. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance replenishment efficiency, planning accuracy, and supplier collaboration.
• Benchmark replenishment KPIs against industry standards and internal targets (e.g., fill rate, inventory turnover, stock availability). 

Attributes:

• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, service, and inventory trade-offs. 
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills to work cross-functionally with buying, merchandising, warehousing, and suppliers. 
• Resilience and adaptability in managing shifting priorities, especially in a high-SKU, fast-turn environment.
• Analytical and statistical thinking with a grasp of planning algorithms, demand variability, and supply constraints. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• BCom / BTech / NDip (Commercial, Engineering or similar degree)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain, analytics, or planning in relevant industries.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office packages with proven advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience in the retail industry is beneficial
• Experience with ERP systems or planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Relex, Netstock) highly advantageous
• Familiarity with inventory planning concepts such as ABC/XYZ classification, service level planning, and demand variability analysis.
• Exposure to collaborative planning with suppliers is a plus.