CareerPlan

Senior Planner (Beauty)

Cape Town OfficeFull-time2026-09-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Oversee in-stock function, demand planning, ordering, capacity management, and inventory health for the Beauty category to support revenue and margin plans.

Role type

Senior Planner (Beauty)

Builds

Sustainable in-stock systems, procurement cycles, and retail sales budgets for the Beauty department.

Domain

Retail / FMCG / Beauty

Required skills

Demand planning, inventory management, forecasting, budgeting, spend management (OTB, margin, markdown), process improvement, team leadership, business analysis, numerical aptitude, advanced modeling

Preferred skills

Experience with statistical software, entrepreneurial mindset, ability to influence management

Technologies

Microsoft Excel, SQL, statistical software

Responsibilities

Oversee in-stock function including demand planning and capacity management; Deliver accurate insights and reports for commercial decisions; Create sustainable in-stock systems; Manage end-to-end inventory availability and health; Drive complex business analysis for cost structure and profitability; Lead a team of buying assistants.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC