Planner at Fruitways

Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Planning, Collaboration, Analytical Ability, Microsoft Excel, Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Market Analysis, Supply Chain Alignment, Stock Replenishment

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Fruitways is a leading agri-business in South Africa. We specialise in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe. PLANNER We have an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic individual as a Planner in our Commercial Department. We are looking for a well organised individual who is a strong collaborator and who can work efficiently with our commercial, production and quality teams. The Planner will mainly be responsible for collating market requirements into a short and medium-term demand plan. This vacancy will be based at our offices in Somerset West, and reports to the Planning Manager. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a rolling demand plan based on inputs from the sales, quality, and production teams. Generate and manage packing instructions to ensure the timely replenishment and availability of stock for the sales team. Continuously review and align supply of product with changing market requirements to optimise sales opportunities across multiple markets. Collaborate closely with production facilities to ensure ongoing re-alignment and execution of packing instructions given changing market conditions. Monitor market and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations to support commercial decision-making. Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Logistics or similar relevant field 3-5 years’ relevant working experience, preferably within the Fruit industry Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across various levels within the organisation Good communication skills – both written and verbal Strong analytical ability Strong working knowledge of Excel The Fruitways Group’s employment equity requirements will be considered in evaluating candidates. By submitting your application, you are giving The Fruitways Group implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information.

Responsibilities

The Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining rolling demand plans by collating requirements from sales, quality, and production teams. They manage packing instructions and align product supply with market trends to optimize sales opportunities.