Graduate Store Planner at Pepkor Speciality

Job Description    

• Refinery, a leading division of Pepkor Trading (Pty) Ltd, is seeking to employ a Graduate Store Planner to join our merchandise  team in the planning space for a contract to gain exposure in the world of work.
• In this role, you will play a key part in developing and executing business plans that support and drive the success of our brands merchandise strategies. You will be responsible for ensuring optimal stock allocation, maximising sales opportunities, and contributing to overall profitability through effective planning and analysis.
• Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, positive, and passionate about performance and a resilient individual who can think laterally and who has strong analytical and proven numerical abilities.

Qualifications    

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail Planning, Commerce, Business or related field

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Must not be a beneficiary of any SETA funded programme.
• Experience in Retail Planning, Commerce, Business or related fields would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of stock control and distribution
• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying
• Awareness of how products are restocked during seasonal and non-seasonal periods (replenishment).
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Planning, organising & time management skills are essential
• Proficiency in Google Suite would be an advantage 
• The ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.
• The ability to be flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
• Be self-motivated, take responsibility and have a sense of pride in one’s work.
• Be assertive and communicate effectively at all levels.

Key Responsibilities    

• Assist in making sure seasonal products are sent to the right stores in the right amounts to support strong sales.
• Support in ensuring the optimal distribution of non-seasonal and seasonal replenishment stock to optimise sales.
• Assist in delivering a location plan that allows for the clustering of stores at the required product level.
• Review store performance data and help prepare accurate reports to support better business decisions.
• Help create stock plans for new store openings so they’re ready for trading.
• Support stores with any stock-related questions or issues.
• Join store visits when needed to better understand store needs and operations.
• Assist in setting up replenishment plans for products during both seasonal and regular periods.

Deadline:21st July,2026