Planning Graduate Programme (18-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Ref #: PEP-3083
Industry: Retail
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 2

At PEP we call ourselves Dynamos - we have FUN, work hard, and take ownership of everything we do. We work in teams to create world-class solutions. Being a Dynamo of PEP means you are dynamic, helpful and believe in making our customers look and feel good.

Job Description

Are you a business or science graduate thinking about potential career paths? Do you see yourself in the exciting world of retail planning in South Africa’s largest single-brand retailer?

If you have a flair for problem-solving, numbers, working with people and ambiguity, then this 18-month graduate programme has been crafted for you.  

Join the ranks of previously successful graduates in unlocking your potential, learning new skills and broadening your business knowledge, experience and retail savvy.    

Job Requirements

PROGRAMME OUTLINE A

• Replenishment products

• Forecasting methodologies and systems

• Retail Buying and Planning Cycle

• Determine Sales Forecast in consultation with Planning and Buying Teams

• Forecast Sales and understand the impact on Stock Management  

• Prepare forecast and coordinate final sales plan to deliver department sales plans for budget sessions 

• Monitor distribution of stock to stores 

• Monitor and manage DC service levels 

• Analysis of product and store performance 

• Provide store support and conduct visits

• Review store performance and manage exceptions

• Conduct and lead  In-Season trading sessions to optimise sales performance (stock and sales Meetings)   

• Interact and integrate with Replenishment Analysts and Planners

PROGRAMME OUTLINE B

? Working closely with planners 

? Allocate stock on fashion and replenishment lines

? Manage DC stock and odds

? Resolve store orders and enquiries

? Update activity records

? Allocate stock to new stores

? Resolve customer stock queries

? Ad hoc support tasks (e.g., collating information; QC follow-ups; etc.)

? Action COSTIs and assist with IBTs

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Statistics, Mathematics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Management 

• 65% average

• South African Citizen

• 18 - 33 Years Old 

• 0 - 1 year working experience

• Willingness to travel

• Driver’s licence (advantageous)

• Intermediate level of computer skills (Google Suite or Microsoft Office, Google Sheets or Excel)

• Competencies required: Analytical, systematic, detail-oriented, assertive, driven,  excellent communication and time management skills, good presentation skills, team player, can cope with periods of high stress and take initiative  

 CLOSING DATE: Friday 21 August 2026

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV, Latest Transcript, Matric Certificate, ID 

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV and an internal application

form to our Direct Hire platform using the following link: https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities 

For all external candidates please use the following link

https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities 

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as

being unsuccessful.

PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.