Replenishment Planner

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Replenishment Planner to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people to join us.  We offer market-related benefits, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t get bored, as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

The successful candidate will possess a passion for data, planning, forecasting and supply chain optimization. Candidates should have a balance between exceptional analytical skills (understanding the relevance of data in effective decision making) and the ability to interpret analysis output (what does it mean and how can it be used to solve real business problems).

The position reports into the Head of Planning. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Generate, maintain and distribute forecasts for replenishment items including seasonal trends and promotional plans based on respective portfolio 
• Manage stock levels in line with model stock requirements through the implementation of accurate min/max levels, safety stock, relevant ADU horizons and related demand signals.
• Ensure availability across all locations through effective use of just in time ordering, MOV’s and SIBT management. 
• Conduct root-cause analysis on stock-outs and overstocking, and drive corrective actions with supply chain and commercial team 
• Report on and review supplier lead times, fill rates, and order accuracy, and implement action plans to improve performance. 
• Manage planning parameters in ERP or planning systems, including supplier lead time updates, and replenishment frequencies based on performance. 
• Proactively manage constraints like DC capacity and delivery schedules. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance replenishment efficiency, planning accuracy, and supplier collaboration.
• Benchmark replenishment KPIs against industry standards and internal targets (e.g., fill rate, inventory turnover, stock availability). 

Attributes:

• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, service, and inventory trade-offs. 
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills to work cross-functionally with buying, merchandising, warehousing, and suppliers. 
• Resilience and adaptability in managing shifting priorities, especially in a high-SKU, fast-turn environment.
• Analytical and statistical thinking with a grasp of planning algorithms, demand variability, and supply constraints. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• BCom / BTech / NDip (Commercial, Engineering or similar degree)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain, analytics, or planning in relevant industries.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office packages with proven advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience in the retail industry is beneficial
• Experience with ERP systems or planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Relex, Netstock) highly advantageous
• Familiarity with inventory planning concepts such as ABC/XYZ classification, service level planning, and demand variability analysis.
• Exposure to collaborative planning with suppliers is a plus.

We seek to Employ an Extraordinary Mind who:

• is respectful but forthright
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input;
• is curious and challenge the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com
• thinks like an owner of the business
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARD WORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind, so come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference