Junior Planner
Green Marble Recruitment Consultants
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Junior position
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Gauteng
- Posted 29 Jan 2026 by Green Marble Recruitment Consultants
- Expires in 5 days
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Job 2630494 - Ref JHB002430
About the position
We are looking for a driven Junior Planner to join one of our leading clients at their distribution centre. This entry level role is ideal for someone eager to grow, learn, and make a real impact in a fast paced planning environment.
Requirements
- Degree in Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, or Business Management
- One year of planning experience would be beneficial
- Exposure to or interest in a sports environment would be advantageous
Minimum requirements:
- Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or a planning role (advantageous).
- Familiarity with distribution centre operations or retail supply chains is beneficial.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) and planning software.
Personality Traits:
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Stock Management:
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability.
- Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile discrepancies.
- Manage stock replenishment to meet retail demand.
- Demand Forecasting:
- Analyse historical sales data and market trends to forecast product demand.
- Collaborate with retail teams to gather insights on upcoming promotions or seasonal trends.
- Order Coordination:
- Plan and process orders for retail stores based on forecasts and sales data.
- Ensure accuracy in picking, packing, and shipping instructions.
- Track and manage order fulfillment timelines.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Generate and maintain reports on stock levels, sales performance, and inventory turnover.
- Identify slow-moving or high-demand products and recommend adjustments.
- Communication and Collaboration:
- Work closely with buyers, suppliers, and warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Liaise with retail outlets to address stock issues or special requests.
- Process Improvement:
- Support initiatives to improve efficiency within the supply chain.
- Assist in implementing planning tools and systems to enhance accuracy and speed.
Desired Skills:
- Planning
- Demand Planning
- Demand Planner
- Data Analysis
Green Marble Recruitment Consultants
About the agency
We are a pro-active, solution-driven organisation with a personalised strategy to suit individual requirements.
We are committed to entering into a partnership with you, to provide you with a stable staff complement, through quality placements and specialised services.
We pride ourselves in the fact that we can offer you the most innovative staffing solution possible, through the time we spend to gain an in-depth understanding of your recruitment needs.
We also believe in staying actively involved throughout the entire selection process and by doing that, emphasis is placed on providing a limited number of quality candidates appropriately matched to each position.
Our ultimate aim, purpose and drive remain the pairing of the perfect team across all industries in permanent positions.
Our Approach
• We spend quality time gaining in-depth understanding of your needs to deliver optimum results.
• We pro-actively implement a personalised strategy suiting your custom requirements.
• We enter into a committed partnership with you, providing staff compliment through
quality placements and extraordinary service.
• We stay actively involved throughout the entire selection process.
• We work according to project timelines and deliver results.
Our Values and Pride
• Trust
• Results driven
• Open and transparent communication
• Solution driven
• Reliability and honesty
• Ethical
• Professionalism
• Commitment
• Passion
• Pride
Our Services include:
• Recruitment of permanent staff across all areas and industries. We have specialist consultants amongst other: Finance, IT and Engineering.
• Spending quality time understanding the detail behind every vacancy received.
• Sourcing, advertising, and networking to provide the right skills.
• Screening Ad-response.
• Interviewing.
• Shortlisting.
• Coordination of the full process.
• Background checks.
• All negotiations, including salaries.
• Extending of offers.
• Declining of unsuccessful candidates.
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