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Senior Planner (Beauty)

Takealot.com
Location
Cape Town
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Takealot.com Buying
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (Commerce, Finance, Mathematics or Economics Degree preferable)
  • Minimum 5 years Retail experience specifically in Planning
  • Beauty Category experience within Retail/FMCG
  • Proven track record in planning, inventory management and forecasting
  • Proven track record in spend management (OTB, Margin management, mark down controls)
  • Strong numerical and analytical aptitude
Nice to have
  • Experience with process improvement techniques
  • Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset
What the job really is

The Senior Planner (Beauty) at takealot.com will oversee the in-stock function, including demand planning and capacity management, while delivering insights for commercial decisions. This role involves managing inventory availability, driving process improvements, and leading a team of buying assistants. The planner will also develop budgeting plans and support operations to enhance customer experience.

Benefits
  • Market related Total Remuneration Package with full flexibility
  • Great work environment
  • Opportunity for challenges and building something great
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on a specific category (Beauty) may limit broader retail experience
  • High emphasis on analytical skills and tools may require strong technical proficiency
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