Demand Planner (4-Month Maternity Cover – Fixed-Term Contract) at Boxer Superstores

• The Demand Planner will play a pivotal role in ensuring product availability, efficient inventory control, and strategic promotional readiness across categories. This individual will work closely with buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to align planning efforts with category and company strategy — directly impacting sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Please note: This is a 4-month contract role to provide maternity cover and is not a permanent position.

Minimum Requirements    

• 3-year degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or Finance
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a demand planning or inventory planning role (FMCG retail preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demand planning systems (e.g., FnR, Cube, BoMM)
• Sound understanding of inventory health metrics and replenishment cycles
• Advanced analytical and numerical reasoning skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently under pressure and make informed decisions

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Own and align demand strategy jointly with Buyers
• Forecast demand using historical data and FnR system for both promotional and non-promotional lines
• Maintain synchronized review cycles and manage supplier lead times
• Implement strategies to manage aged, discontinued, and slow-moving stock
• Authorize future promotions and ensure timely ordering
• Forecast and plan for new stores and store gradings
• Drive accurate stock allocations and replenishment in collaboration with suppliers
• Conduct in-depth SKU-level performance analysis to inform commercial decisions
• Ensure end-to-end promotional planning, tracking, and readiness
• Develop and maintain reporting tools for visibility across functions
• Support stock health, risk mitigation, and store/DC availability
• Facilitate supplier performance reviews and inventory collaboration
• Manage and review KPIs weekly to track progress and escalate risks
• Mentor and support junior planning team members