Perishable Demand Planner – Boxer Superstores – Westville, KwaZulu-Natal
📍 Location: Westville, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
🕒 Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
📅 Closing Date: 23 April 2025
📌 Reference Number: BOX250121-1
📁 Division: Commercial and Marketing
📂 Department: Commercial
👥 Number of Positions: 1
About the Company
Boxer Superstores is one of South Africa’s most trusted and fastest-growing retail chains, celebrated for delivering value, reliability, and quality across a broad customer base. Headquartered in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, Boxer is a proud, purpose-driven company rooted in the communities it serves. As our footprint expands nationwide, so too does our demand for sharp, strategic professionals who are eager to make an impact — particularly in our commercial and supply chain operations.
Role Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Perishable Demand Planner to join our Commercial team. This is a high-impact role focused on ensuring the accurate forecasting and availability of perishable goods across our retail network. You will play a pivotal role in aligning stock levels with sales trends, minimizing waste, and ensuring our fresh product offerings meet customer demand — all while boosting overall profitability and supply chain efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
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Forecast demand using historical data and analytics to ensure perishable stock levels align with sales projections
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Maintain optimal stock availability while preventing overstocking, waste, and expired inventory
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Plan and manage stock levels in collaboration with category teams and buyers
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Monitor low, zero-movement, and out-of-stock items daily and adjust orders accordingly
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Build and execute promotional stock strategies that support profitability and product turnover
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Collaborate with Space Planning and store operations to optimize shelf allocation and replenishment
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Track supplier lead times and delivery schedules to ensure just-in-time deliveries, especially for new store openings
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Control aged, discontinued, and unproductive stock through strategic markdowns or clearance activities
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Generate and analyze reports for daily insights into stock health and performance metrics
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Work closely with commercial, logistics, and planning teams to ensure supply continuity and execution of merchandising strategies
Qualifications and Experience
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Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a finance-related field (advantageous)
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2+ years of demand planning experience in an FMCG or retail environment (essential)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
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Strong mathematical, analytical, and communication skills
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Experience with BI tools or merchandise management systems is beneficial
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Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven retail setting
What the Company Offers
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A career within one of South Africa’s leading and most respected retail brands
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The opportunity to shape demand planning strategies that directly impact profitability
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Access to growth and development opportunities within a national supply chain network
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Competitive salary and full benefits package
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A collaborative and high-performance team culture driven by excellence and innovation
Equal Opportunity Statement
Boxer Superstores is a committed equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our operations and strive to create a work environment that reflects the communities we serve. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Are you ready to play a key role in optimizing perishable supply chain operations for a leading South African brand?
📅 Submit your application before 23 April 2025 by visiting:
🌐 https://jobsandcareeropportunities.co.za
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