Junior Supply Planner - 6 months Fixed Term Contract

Listing reference: click_021784

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 5 October 2025

Industry: Pharmaceutical Sector

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

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Supply Planner on a 6 months Fixed Term Contract and the position will be based in UPD Cape Town (Montague Gardens Distribution Centre).The position will report to the Central Replenishment Manager.

Job purpose:

To ensure the timely and efficient replenishment of pharmaceutical products to meet customer demand while minimising inventory costs and maximising service levels.

Key Performance Areas:

1.Inventory Management:

• Utilise inventory management software and tools to monitor inventory levels and forecast demand for products.
• Analyse sales data, historical trends, and market conditions to ensure accurate demand forecasts.
• Determine optimal inventory levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts while minimising excess inventory.

2.Order Processing:

• Generate purchase orders and replenishment requests based on demand forecasts and inventory policies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Monitor order status and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues or delays.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to optimise service levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address supply chain challenges and identify opportunities for improvement

4.Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as fill rate, inventory turnover, and stockout rate to assess replenishment performance.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to optimise inventory management processes and enhance supply chain efficiency.

5.Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with buying, operations, and logistics teams to align replenishment plans with sales forecasts, promotional activities, and distribution requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on inventory strategies and priorities.

Job related competencies:

Deciding and Initiating Action

Leading and Supervising

Working with People

Relating and Networking

Persuading and Influencing

Planning and Organising

Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations

Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Job related knowledge

Knowledge of supply chain principles

Supplier relationship management

Wholesale and distribution knowledge

Desirable: Knowledge of the Just Enough buying system

Job related knowledge

Knowledge of supply chain principles

Supplier relationship management

Wholesale and distribution knowledge

Desirable: Knowledge of the Just Enough buying system

3 years' experience with a proven track record of managing a portfolio of products in inventory management, demand planning, or replenishment in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

3 Years of dealing with suppliers

2 - 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience

Experience with Demand Planning or Supply Planning software preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Math, Logistics, Supply Chain

N.B: We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible, however, if you don't hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.