Hiring Now | Central Planning Analyst: Replenishment | Ackermans (Pepkor Group) | Ackermans Support Centre, Cape Town | Permanent Merchandise & Inventory Planning Vacancy
Ackermans, a proud member of the Pepkor group and one of South Africa’s leading value-based fashion, footwear, and home retailers, is seeking an analytical, process-oriented, and results-driven Central Planning Analyst: Replenishment to join its Planning Department at the Ackermans Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.
This permanent, full-time head office vacancy requires a B.Comm, B.Sc, or relevant Diploma/Degree with a minimum of 3 years of product planning experience within a clothing retail or FMCG environment. The successful candidate will take charge of interrogating replenishment performance, enforcing operational governance and RPL policies, conducting user process training, and delivering actionable reporting to optimize stock availability across the store network.
Submit your application online through the recruitment portal before the vacancy closes.
Central Planning Analyst Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Job Title | Central Planning Analyst: Replenishment |
| Department | Planning |
| Company | Ackermans (Pepkor Group) |
| Work Level | Specialist / Analyst |
| Industry | Clothing Retail / Merchandise Planning & Supply Chain |
| Employment Type | Full-time / Permanent |
| Location | Ackermans Support Centre, Kuils River, Cape Town, Western Cape |
| Posting Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | Open / As Advertised |
| Salary | Market Related |
| Employment Equity | EE Guidelines Apply |
About the Role
As the Central Planning Analyst: Replenishment, you will be responsible for evaluating, controlling, and enhancing replenishment performance across Ackermans. You will serve as a critical bridge between Business Units, Merchandise Planners, Store Planners, Heads of Planning, and Systems Analysts.
This role requires a commercial thinker with advanced analytical abilities who can identify stock risks and sales opportunities, maintain strict compliance with replenishment policies, and train planning teams on system workflows to support Ackermans’ overall merchandise goals.
Key Performance Areas & Primary Responsibilities
1. Performance Analysis & Interrogation (30%)
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Conduct deep-dive analysis and rigorous interrogation of replenishment performance across seasonal and non-seasonal product lines.
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Monitor replenishment throughput, stock cover, sell-through rates, and distribution efficiency across the store network.
2. Proactive Reporting & Recommendations (25%)
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Identify product performance exceptions, supply chain bottlenecks, and inventory risks across trading categories.
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Provide data-driven recommendations and actionable insights to planning leadership to optimize stock availability and business outcomes.
3. Replenishment Governance & Policy Compliance (25%)
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Enforce, audit, and maintain operational governance around company Replenishment (RPL) policies and procedures.
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Ensure data integrity, parameter accuracy, and process alignment across all retail planning units.
4. Training, Development & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)
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Design and deliver comprehensive process training and refresher modules for replenishment tool users.
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Build collaborative working relationships with Planners, Store Planners, Heads of Planning, and IT Systems Analysts to align system functionality with business requirements.
Minimum Requirements – Central Planning Analyst
Educational Qualifications
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Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (Essential).
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B.Comm. / B.Sc. Degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Science (Highly Preferred); OR
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National Diploma / Degree in Business Management, Retail/Merchandise Management, Financial Information Systems, Internal Auditing, or Cost & Management Accounting.
Work Experience & Technical Competencies
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A minimum of 3 years of Product Planning experience within a clothing retail or FMCG environment (Essential).
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At least 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in analyzing data and complex information (Essential).
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Direct working experience in replenishment planning systems such as Just Enough or similar tools (Essential).
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High proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint) (Essential).
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Additional Preferred Experience: More than 1 year of Store Planning experience, 2 to 3 years of direct replenishment focus, and a solid understanding of logistics and supply chain processes.
Key Knowledge & Skills
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Expert understanding of the retail merchandise cycle (Buying, Planning, Logistics, and Stores).
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Commercial acumen with strong numerical, logical, and critical thinking capabilities.
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Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills to positively influence user behavior across stakeholder levels.
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Resilient, self-driven, and capable of taking full ownership under tight operational deadlines.
Remuneration & Employee Benefits
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Market-Related Salary: Competitive corporate salary package structured according to experience and specialist planning standards.
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Corporate Benefits: Staff discounts across Pepkor group brands, medical aid options, retirement fund contributions, and career growth pathways within Ackermans.
Frequently Asked Questions – Ackermans Support Centre Jobs
Where is this position based?
This position is based at the central head office (Ackermans Support Centre) in Kuils River, Cape Town, Western Cape.
What department does this role sit under?
This role is positioned within the Planning Department.
What planning software experience is preferred?
Proven experience in replenishment planning tools like Just Enough (or equivalent RPL tools) is highly preferred.
How to Apply for This Central Planning Analyst Job
Take the next step in your retail merchandise planning career with South Africa’s leading value retailer. Apply online today.
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Official Source Link: Ackermans / Pepkor Careers Portal
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Job Department: Planning Department – Central Planning Analyst: Replenishment.
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Ensure your CV clearly highlights your tertiary degree/diploma, product planning experience, Just Enough/RPL software proficiency, and advanced Excel skills.
Apply early to ensure your application is reviewed promptly!
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Post last updated: 01 October 2026 | Keywords: Central Planning Analyst Replenishment jobs Ackermans Cape Town 2026, Ackermans Support Centre vacancies Kuils River, merchandise replenishment analyst jobs Western Cape, Pepkor planning vacancies South Africa, Just Enough replenishment jobs
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