Junior Replenishment Planner / Allocator at Footgear SA

Key Responsibilities

Stock Allocation

• Allocate stock to stores based on business requirements and allocation strategies.
• Support new product launches and promotional campaigns.
• Balance inventory across stores to maximize sales opportunities.
• Monitor and resolve stock allocation issues.

Replenishment Planning

• Monitor store stock levels and replenish merchandise based on sales trends and stock parameters.
• Minimise stock-outs while avoiding overstocking.
• Review replenishment recommendations and make adjustments where required.
• Ensure timely replenishment of seasonal and core merchandise

Inventory Management & Reporting

• Monitor stock availability across distribution centres and stores.
• Identify slow-moving and excess stock and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyse sales and inventory reports to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Track key KPIs including stock availability, stock turn, weeks of cover, and sell-through.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Buyers, Merchandise Planners, and Merchandise Administration teams.
• Communicate stock shortages, delivery delays, and replenishment challenges.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Retail Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 1–3 years' experience in retail planning, allocation, replenishment, stock control, inventory management, or merchandise administration.
• Retail experience will be advantageous

Technical Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical ability.

Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:

• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Pivot Tables
• Data analysis and reporting
• Ability to interpret sales and inventory reports.
• Knowledge of retail replenishment and inventory management principles.
• Experience with merchandise planning systems will be advantageous

Closing Date: 04 September 2026