Planner (Online Demand & Sales)

Planner (Online Demand & Sales)

Location: Bloubergstrand
Employment Type: Full-time, office-based (some flexibility with working hours)
Salary: Market-related

Our client, a well-established toy distributor, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-driven Planner to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded individual who thrives on numbers, forecasting, and online sales performance, and who is eager to grow within a fast-paced distribution environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in forecasting, demand planning, and pricing within the online retail space, while gaining exposure to multiple areas of the business.

Role Overview

The Planner will be responsible for analysing sales data, forecasting demand, and supporting pricing strategies across online sales platforms. This role requires exceptional Excel skills, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights that drive performance.

Experience within an online retail or marketplace environment (such as sellers operating on platforms like Takealot, Amazon, or Makro Marketplace) will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse historical sales data to produce accurate online sales forecasts
• Conduct demand planning to ensure optimal stock availability across online platforms
• Develop and maintain pricing models suited to the online retail environment
• Monitor marketplace performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support customer relations through data-driven insights
• Collaborate with internal teams to align supply, sales, and financial planning
• Prepare detailed reports and dashboards using advanced Excel functionality
• Continuously improve forecasting and planning processes

Minimum Requirements

• Completed undergraduate financial degree (BCom or similar)
• Strong analytical ability with a high level of numerical accuracy
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (essential)
• Experience in an online retail, marketplace, or distribution environment (advantageous)
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Willingness to work full-time in-office
• A long-term growth mindset and commitment to professional development

What Our Client Offers

• Exposure to online sales strategy and marketplace performance management
• Hands-on experience in forecasting, demand planning, and pricing
• A collaborative, hardworking team environment
• Meaningful growth opportunities within the business