Website Boxer Superstores
Boxer Superstores is a South African based, discount supermarket trading in the Southern African retail marketplace. Our ambition is to be Africas favourite discount supermarket. We trade across every province and in the Kingdom of eSwatini ensuring our shoppers benefit from our full service supe… read morermarket offerings. Boxer Head Office 41 The Boulevard, Westend Office Park, Westville, KwaZulu-Natal 3610, ZA
The Demand Planner will play a pivotal role in ensuring product availability, efficient inventory control, and strategic promotional readiness across categories. This individual will work closely with buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to align planning efforts with category and company strategy — directly impacting sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Please note: This is a 4-month contract role to provide maternity cover and is not a permanent position.
Minimum Requirements
3-year degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or Finance
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a demand planning or inventory planning role (FMCG retail preferred)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demand planning systems (e.g., FnR, Cube, BoMM)
Sound understanding of inventory health metrics and replenishment cycles
Advanced analytical and numerical reasoning skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities
Ability to work independently under pressure and make informed decisions
Duties and Responsibilities
Own and align demand strategy jointly with Buyers
Forecast demand using historical data and FnR system for both promotional and non-promotional lines
Maintain synchronized review cycles and manage supplier lead times
Implement strategies to manage aged, discontinued, and slow-moving stock
Authorize future promotions and ensure timely ordering
Forecast and plan for new stores and store gradings
Drive accurate stock allocations and replenishment in collaboration with suppliers
Conduct in-depth SKU-level performance analysis to inform commercial decisions
Ensure end-to-end promotional planning, tracking, and readiness
Develop and maintain reporting tools for visibility across functions
Support stock health, risk mitigation, and store/DC availability
Facilitate supplier performance reviews and inventory collaboration
Manage and review KPIs weekly to track progress and escalate risks
Mentor and support junior planning team members
Apply via company website ( http://www.boxer.co.za ) or
boxer.erecruit.co