Trainee Planner - Beauty

Umhlanga. Seeking a high performing, analytical graduate with a flair for numbers and 1-2 years work experience within a FMCG or Retail Head Office environment dealing with stock analysis / product sales analysis. This is an opportunity to build a career within an upbeat and dynamic environment. Maths, Excel and a solid academic record is essential. A keen interest in make-up, beauty or cosmetics is ideal.

Challenging opportunity exists for highly numerate and analytical Graduate with strong excel skills, who is solutions orientated and able to think laterally to join this rapidly expanding successful retail chain. 1-2 years relevant working experience within the FMCG field dealing with stock planning and analysis is essential.

Take responsibility for stock allocations to stores and monitoring balance of stock between stores. Handle store queries, create and maintain store grading for allocations as well as update item projections for core items. Set up and provide reports on Excel and analyse sales and stock data. Liaise with Beauty Brands, predict future sales and achieve monthly sales targets. Handle new store promotions and analyse performance.

• Bachelors Degree - Commerce, Finance, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain
• Matric with HG Maths Core Maths
• Proven numerical skills
• Analytical ability and lateral thinking
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Advanced MS Excel 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.