Head of retail planning

The Head of Retail Planning will shape inventory and stock management at a national level for an established South African retailer in the stationery industry. This management role offers the opportunity to influence the entire supply chain, from demand forecasting to store execution, ensuring optimal stock levels and maximized profitability across all categories.

Build, manage, and govern Open-to-Buy (OTB) processes for all retail categories.

Lead weekly WSSI reviews to monitor stock flow and sales performance.

Drive forecast accuracy, set cover targets, and establish inventory guardrails.

Lead weekly trade meetings to align on stock deployment and category performance.

Own the Sales and Operations Planning process, integrating demand, supply, inventory, and financial targets.

Collaborate with Supply Chain and Merchandising to align cross-functional priorities.

Define forecasting hierarchies, clustering...