CAPACITY AND REPLACEMENT PLANNER (12 MONTHS CONTRACT)

Listing reference: woolw_001382

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 10 December 2025

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Temporary

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Support the effective management of equipment capacity and replacement to maintain quality standards and operational efficiency to optimize sales growth. This involves detailed asset tracking, equipment assessment, planning & project coordination, and collaboration & integration across multiple teams to ensure on time delivery and optimal resource use.

• Maintain and update the counter equipment asset register, including store locations and equipment inventory.
• Monitor the age and condition of equipment to determine annual replacement needs as input into annual Counter C&R capex ask.
• Plan and execute annual equipment roll out planning. Conduct store visits & surveys & provide detailed small works & equipment briefs to RED teams to obtain costings. Ensure all costs are scrutinized for accuracy and in line with budget.
• Plan and execute the relocation of equipment between stores as part of modernization or capacity optimization initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions and proper documentation of asset changes.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for equipment replacement or repair throughout the year timeously to limit production downtime.
• Evaluate equipment repair versus replacement costs and make informed decisions based on equipment life span and agreed principles.
• Coordinating with Foods commercial and technical teams, Regional/Trading teams, store development, Procurement, RED PM's, Operations, to assess equipment needs and plan & execute C&R roll out in alignment with operational and safety standards.
• Engaging key stakeholders including store managers, divisional operations managers, suppliers, and joint venture partners to support project execution, resolve conflicts, conduct store visits, and uphold brand integrity throughout equipment rollouts.

• Minimum 3-5 years' Retail/FMCG experience
• Tools of trade/systems knowledge (e.g. Qlik applications)
• Commercial Understanding
• Understanding of the Store Environment (understanding of counters will be beneficial)
• Strong Collaboration and Integration Skills