Supply Planner for Cosmetics and FMCG in Bellville, Cape Town
Job Crystal · Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
A growing cosmetics and FMCG company in Bellville, Cape Town is looking for a detail-focused Supply Planner to manage the full supply cycle. You will translate demand forecasts into practical procurement and replenishment plans, working closely with suppliers and internal teams. This permanent role offers R35,000 to R40,000 per month and a chance to grow your supply chain career in a product-focused environment.
About the role
As a Supply Planner, you will report to the Planning and Procurement Manager and work closely with the Director of Product. Your main goal is to make sure the right stock is available in the right place at the right time across a fast-moving cosmetics and FMCG portfolio.
You will use demand forecasts to plan supply, replenishment and procurement, while keeping an eye on inventory levels and supplier lead times. You will also track inbound shipments, review ERP signals, and coordinate urgent recovery actions when stock is at risk. The role involves placing purchase orders, monitoring late deliveries, and assessing supply readiness for promotions and new product launches.
You will maintain accurate master data in Odoo, prepare S&OP inputs, and support Finance with inventory information. Your analytical skills will help reduce excess and slow-moving stock while improving supply reliability.
To apply, please submit your CV for consideration for this Supply Planner position in Bellville, Cape Town.Requirements
- National Matric Certificate or Grade 12
- Relevant degree or diploma, such as BCom Logistics or Supply Chain Management
- Two to three years of experience in supply planning or procurement
- Advanced MS Excel skills and strong analytical ability
- Understanding of supply chain planning principles including MOQ, safety stock, lead time, ADU and replenishment logic
- Experience translating demand plans into supply, procurement and production requirements
- Knowledge of inventory, replenishment and procurement planning
- Experience with promotion and component availability planning
- Ability to build scenarios, assess risks and support practical planning decisions
- Clear supplier and stakeholder communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Valid driver's licence and reliable means of transport
- Willingness to travel when required
Responsibilities
- Use approved demand forecasts to plan supply, replenishment and procurement, flagging significant variances
- Maintain target inventory levels in line with safety stock policies and supplier lead times
- Review ERP replenishment signals and update Min and Max levels monthly
- Track inbound shipments, open purchase orders, expected delivery dates and stock movements across locations
- Maintain daily stock-on-hand reporting and review high-risk SKUs
- Escalate potential stockouts and coordinate urgent recovery actions
- Convert demand into raw material, packaging and component requirements
- Place weekly, monthly and bulk purchase orders
- Maintain supplier lead times and share upstream forecasts with suppliers
- Monitor late or delayed orders, including imported stock
- Assess supply readiness for promotions and new product launches
- Coordinate promotional purchasing, outsourced timelines, logistics and suppliers
- Identify and escalate supply, supplier, import and production risks
- Run monthly scenario planning with the Demand Planner
- Review back-order risks and coordinate recovery plans
- Monitor warehouse capacity, inbound peaks and production constraints
- Maintain dashboards covering fill rate, forecast accuracy, OTIF, ADU and Min and Max levels
- Keep Odoo master data accurate, including SKUs, BOMs, lead times and Min and Max levels
- Prepare S&OP inputs, supply and demand review packs, and category updates
- Support Finance with supply and inventory information for budgeting and stock valuation
- Maintain planning SOPs and support audit readiness
- Help reduce excess, ageing and slow-moving inventory
Job details
- Organisation
- Job Crystal
- Location
- Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R35,000 to R40,000 per month / monthly
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This Supply Planner role is a great step for someone with a couple of years of experience in supply chain who wants to take ownership of the full supply cycle. The company is in cosmetics and FMCG, so if you have an interest in beauty products, that is a bonus. In your application, highlight your Excel skills and any experience you have with ERP systems like Odoo. Be ready to talk about how you have handled stock challenges in the past, like preventing stockouts or managing late deliveries. During the interview, show that you are analytical and detail-oriented by giving specific examples of how you have improved inventory accuracy or supplier performance. Also, make sure you have a valid driver's licence and are willing to travel, as this is required. Good luck!
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