Trainee Planner - Beauty

Umhlanga. An exciting career opportunity exists for a high-performing, analytical graduate with 1-2 years' experience within an FMCG or Retail Head Office environment, specifically dealing with stock or product sales analysis.

This role is ideal for a driven and ambitious individual who is passionate about numbers, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to build a long-term career within a successful national retail chain. A keen interest in make-up, beauty or cosmetics is ideal.

• Assist with stock allocations to stores and monitor stock balances across branches
• Analyse sales and stock data to support planning decisions
• Create and maintain store grading for allocations
• Update item projections for core product lines
• Prepare and maintain detailed Excel-based reports
• Liaise with Beauty Brands regarding stock and sales performance
• Support new store promotions and analyse performance
• Handle store queries and provide analytical support

• Bachelor's Degree (Commerce, Finance, Economics, Logistics or Supply Chain)
• Matric with Higher Grade / Core Mathematics
• 1-2 years' relevant experience within FMCG or Retail (stock analysis / planning)
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Solutions-oriented with lateral thinking skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

This is a career development position that would suit a driven and ambitious graduate who is keen to grow in the field of retail planning.