Planning Graduate Programme (18-Month Fixed Term Contract) (Northern Suburbs (Cape)) at PEP

Description

• Are you a business or science graduate thinking about potential career paths? Do you see yourself in the exciting world of retail planning in South Africa’s largest single-brand retailer?
• If you have a flair for problem-solving, numbers, working with people and ambiguity, then this 18-month graduate programme has been crafted for you.  
• Join the ranks of previously successful graduates in unlocking your potential, learning new skills and broadening your business knowledge, experience and retail savvy. 

Requirements
PROGRAMME OUTLINE A

• Replenishment products
• Forecasting methodologies and systems
• Retail Buying and Planning Cycle
• Determine Sales Forecast in consultation with Planning and Buying Teams
• Forecast Sales and understand the impact on Stock Management  
• Prepare forecast and coordinate final sales plan to deliver department sales plans for budget sessions 
• Monitor distribution of stock to stores 
• Monitor and manage DC service levels 
• Analysis of product and store performance 
• Provide store support and conduct visits
• Review store performance and manage exceptions
• Conduct and lead  In-Season trading sessions to optimise sales performance (stock and sales Meetings)   
• Interact and integrate with Replenishment Analysts and Planners

PROGRAMME OUTLINE B

• Working closely with planners 
• Allocate stock on fashion and replenishment lines
• Manage DC stock and odds
• Resolve store orders and enquiries
• Update activity records
• Allocate stock to new stores
• Resolve customer stock queries
• Ad hoc support tasks (e.g., collating information; QC follow-ups; etc.)
• Action COSTIs and assist with IBTs

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Statistics, Mathematics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Management 
• 65% average
• South African Citizen
• 18 - 33 Years Old 
• 0 - 1 year working experience
• Willingness to travel
• Driver’s licence (advantageous)
• Intermediate level of computer skills (Google Suite or Microsoft Office, Google Sheets or Excel)
• Competencies required: Analytical, systematic, detail-oriented, assertive, driven,  excellent communication and time management skills, good presentation skills, team player, can cope with periods of high stress and take initiative  

Deadline:21st August,2026