Introduction

Future Careers is recruiting on behalf of a leading national retail group for a detail-oriented and analytical Replenishment Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional with a passion for supply chain optimisation, ensuring that the right products are in the right place, at the right time. Based at the company’s Head Office in Bellville, Cape Town, this role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys transforming data into actionable insights that drive sales, reduce stockouts, and improve profitability.

Description

As a Replenishment Analyst, you’ll play a key role in the planning and supply chain process - analysing sales trends, forecasting demand, and ensuring stores are optimally stocked to meet customer needs. You’ll work closely with planning, operations, and logistics teams to balance supply and demand, streamline inventory flow, and support business growth through smart, data-informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimise inventory levels across distribution channels to ensure availability while minimising excess stock
• Develop demand forecasts based on sales data, market trends, and promotional activity
• Set and maintain model stock levels that align with business objectives
• Generate accurate order quantities for suppliers and manage replenishment plans
• Monitor performance metrics such as service level, forecast accuracy, and stock turn
• Provide data-driven insights and reports to guide replenishment and inventory decisions
• Collaborate with buying, planning, operations, and logistics teams to ensure smooth product flow
• Identify and resolve stock discrepancies, system inefficiencies, and supply chain challenges
• Support continuous improvement projects and contribute to system enhancements within the replenishment and planning function

Education Profile

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in replenishment, demand forecasting, or inventory planning (retail or FMCG environment preferred)
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, inventory optimisation, and retail operations
• Proficiency in advanced spreadsheets (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Looker Studio or similar)
• Experience with replenishment systems such as JDA, Oracle, or similar ERP/MRP tools
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into practical solutions

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Commercially astute with a focus on improving efficiency and profitability
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement

Application Instructions

Please forward your CV to amy@myfuturecareer.co.za. Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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