Planning Graduate Programme (18-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Pep

Other, Western Cape

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Logistics and supply-chain roles coordinate the movement of goods across SA, a sector expanding fast with e-commerce.

This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, logistics roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R35 000 a month (indicative).

Job description

Are you a business or science graduate thinking about potential career paths? Do you see yourself in the exciting world of retail planning in South Africa’s largest single-brand retailer?

If you have a flair for problem-solving, numbers, working with people and ambiguity, then this 18-month graduate programme has been crafted for you.

Join the ranks of previously successful graduates in unlocking your potential, learning new skills and broadening your business knowledge, experience and retail savvy.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE A

Replenishment products
Forecasting methodologies and systems
Retail Buying and Planning Cycle
Determine Sales Forecast in consultation with Planning and Buying Teams
Forecast Sales and understand the impact on Stock Management
Prepare forecast and coordinate final sales plan to deliver department sales plans for budget sessions
Monitor distribution of stock to stores
Monitor and manage DC service levels
Analysis of product and store performance
Provide store support and conduct visits
Review store performance and manage exceptions
Conduct and lead In-Season trading sessions to optimise sales performance (stock and sales Meetings)
Interact and integrate with Replenishment Analysts and Planners

PROGRAMME OUTLINE B

? Working closely with planners

? Allocate stock on fashion and replenishment lines

? Manage DC stock and odds

? Resolve store orders and enquiries

? Update activity records

? Allocate stock to new stores

? Resolve customer stock queries

? Ad hoc support tasks (e.g., collating information; QC follow-ups; etc.)

? Action COSTIs and assist with IBTs

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

Have a Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Statistics, Mathematics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Management
65% average
South African Citizen
18 - 33 Years Old
0 - 1 year working experience
Willingness to travel
Driver’s licence (advantageous)
Intermediate level of computer skills (Google Suite or Microsoft Office, Google Sheets or Excel)
Competencies required: Analytical, systematic, detail-oriented, assertive, driven, excellent communication and time management skills, good presentation skills, team player, can cope with periods of high stress and take initiative

CLOSING DATE: Friday 21 August 2026

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV, Latest Transcript, Matric Certificate, ID

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV and an internal application

form to our Direct Hire platform using the following link: https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities

For all external candidates please use the following link

https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as

being unsuccessful.

PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.

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