Planner: In Store Bakery and Gluten Free

Closing Date 2026/07/03

Reference Number WWL260611-23

Job Title Planner: In Store Bakery and Gluten Free

Job Type Full Time

Business Unit Foods

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Location Description Head Office

Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate

Job Advert Summary Woolworths is seeking a Planner for In Store Bakery and Gluten Free based at our Cape Town Head Office. Join a leading South African brand committed to transformation and innovation within the FMCG sector. In this full-time role, you will optimise profitability by managing key KPIs, provide accurate customer demand forecasts, and use data analytics to identify opportunities for supply chain and product range improvements. You will contribute to category strategy, develop long-term tactical plans, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years FMCG or planning experience, strong analytical skills, and a relevant commercial or retail qualification. Flexibility for travel and weekend work is needed. Woolworths offers a dynamic environment where your business acumen and problem-solving skills will thrive, supporting your career growth in a respected and progressive company. Apply now to be part of a team shaping the future of retail food planning.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of FMCG / planning experience
• Stores’ experience would be an advantage
• Retail or business-related tertiary qualification or FMT Planning Graduate would be an advantage
• Relevant Commercial / Retail degree
• Valid driver’s license advantageous
• Should be flexible to travel and may be required to work weekends where necessary
• Computer literacy and competent excel skills
• Long Life & Fresh planning experience would be an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimise profitability through effective management of a set of KPI’s through effective analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to the Department / Category Strategy with a specific focus on planning objectives andrequirements.
• Using Data Analytics, identify opportunities for improvements and provide intelligence to matrix team,supply chain and value chain
• Monitor and track against the plan
• Participate and provide input into range and display to maximize trading opportunities
• Provide input in development of Long Term Tactical plans and supply management
• Build and develop relationships with all key stakeholders (internal and external)

Behavioural

• Good analytical and numerical ability to deal with large volume of data
• Strong Merchant Skills
• Resilience and multi-tasking
• Attention to detail is very important and a thorough mind set
• Strong planning and organisational skills / ability
• Good business acumen, judgment and problem-solving skills / ability
• Ability to deliver good results in a stressful environment.
• Team player with strong integration skills

Technical and Functional

• Value Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Management
• Financial Acumen
• Pricing and Margin Understanding
• Industry Understanding
• Project Management
• Quality Management