Team Lead SC Planner

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!A core function of the Team Lead Supply Chain Planner is to understand the strategic objectives of the business, drive the implementation of an operating plan for the relevant planning team. The Lead Planner is responsible to manage and guide operational planning teams and ensure the use of standardized processes, tools and reports required to perform planning responsibilities and reach availability, sales, waste, working capital, margin, and profitability KPIs. The Lead Planner must also ensure effective integration and communication with all cross-functional teams and external stakeholders and drive their teams to contribute to and execute sales strategies and trade plans.Minimum requirementsBCOM Logistics / Degree in Quantitative Analytics / Operational Research / Industrial Engineering / Applied Mathematics (RPL)3 + years Retail, Supply Chain or Planning Experience with at least 1 - 2 years PnP-specific experienceSQL (Structured Query Language), Power BI and Access advantageousCompetenciesAnalysisConceptual ThinkingJudgement & Decision MakingDriveFlexibilityNetworking & LiaisonOrganisational AwarenessInfluencingVerbal & Written CommunicationBusiness InsightsEnvironmental ScanningMonitoringStrategic Sales PlanEnsure compliance to T- planning processes (incl. promo/event planning)Provide guidance to teams on how to generate sales plans for each specific categoryWork with commercial buyers to achieve planning budgets and targetsAttend meetings with commercial teams to agree forecast values at T-3Prepare figures for divisional sales planning meetings, sales forecast numbers at T-2Escalate significant differences between sales targets, commercial sales plan, and the retail sales forecast to Planning ManagerTrack total category planning numbers and highlight risks (Forecast, Retail Forecast, Orders, Receipts, Sales)Strategic Operational ExecutionProvide guidance and strategic input to planners on how to execute sales plans for each specific sub-categoryEnsure the use of standardised planning and reporting tools for accurate sales planning and executionEnsure teams know when to influence forecast and that they are using the correct tools to accurately do soTrack total category KPI performance, highlight risks and identify and drive the implementation of opportunities within teamEnsure all planners use the correct tools and reports to understand root cause on poor KPI performance and implement solutions that will proactively reduce/avoid returns.Category ProfitabilityProvide input on promo & pricing strategies based on category performance and annualizationProvide input on range based on sales, waste, and profitabilityTrack and ensure Planners achieve KPI’sSupport maximized deal price purchases by ordering more stock for promo lines during the deal price period. Only for lines where applicableIdentify opportunities to increase category profitability by using a profit levers tool or something similarSupport Vendor Growth Hurdles and strategic Buy-ins (Category Profitability) by executing the plan provided by the planning line managerUnderstand the elements that contribute to improved category GP and work with commercial teams to achieve set targetsWork with commercial and store teams to plan for the effective ordering and execution of service counter/in-store departmentsWork with commercial and logistics teams to implement ways of work that will drive increased franchisee buy-in participationStakeholder EngagementBuild & maintain good working relationship with all stakeholdersInternal Stakeholders:Collaborate with required internal stakeholders to create accurate and realistic sales plans that reflect business, category and promotional strategiesFollow the commercial integration rhythm as set by your line managerCommunicate sales plans to the SCP DC volume management team to ensure accurate DC volume planning and executionWork closely with the technical team to ensure the accurate maintenance of shelf life in SAP. Ensure all quality related issues are incorporated into sales plansCommunicate with the SET on store specific issues and accompany them on store visits - 1 per quarterWork with New Product Development teams to ensure the timeous execution of new product launchesExternal Stakeholders:Share promotional forecast with vendors as set out in the T-4 promo planning processWork with vendors and commercial to understand the root cause of poor strike rate and work on solutions to proactively avoid strike rate issuesLiaise with vendors following a formalized Vendor Collaboration process. Act as vendor champion as and when requiredTeam Leadership and People DevelopmentCreate clear direction, guidance, and support for Planners to execute required responsibilitiesIdentify training gaps/opportunities through observation of Planner performance and/or consultation with teamsContribute to a positive, constructive working environmentShare insights with teams on improved ways of work and utilisation of reports, tools, and processesEnsure effective (clear and concise) communication within and between cross-functional teams and stakeholdersCalm self and others during stressful times and keep a positive attitudeMaintain positive working relationships with team members by building trust and treating them with respectTake ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-managementContribute to an encouraging and motivating working environmentAdhere to Pick n Pay valuesValue Chain CostsHave a good understanding of value chain cost and income components and the role planning plays to influence these leversEnsure order patterns of assigned categories conform to the required in-week order distribution set for each DCIdentify and escalate inefficient pack sizesImplement mixed lugs as and when requiredProvide input in vendor-specific projects & improvements that contribute to value chain efficienciesExecute vendor collaboration and efficiency plans as set out by the planning managerExecute operational plans communicated by line manager to maximize DC MarginAssist with the centralization of vendors into PnP DCsClosing Date: 20 November 2026If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Discover who we are