Inventory Management Planner

About the Role

Join our innovative and heritage-rich company, known globally for pioneering the blue jean since 1873. At Levi Strauss & Co., we value originality and are dedicated to fostering brands that represent self-expression, innovation, and authenticity worldwide.

The Inventory Management Planner acts as a strategic partner within the Merchandise Planning & Inventory team, responsible for overseeing comprehensive inventory management across South Africa's Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Retail, Wholesale, and Omnichannel segments. This role is pivotal in maintaining ideal inventory levels, ensuring efficiency and alignment between commercial goals and supply chain capabilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the full scope of inventory management for DTC, Retail, Wholesale, and Omnichannel operations.
• Design and implement inventory strategies that complement financial targets, sales goals, and customer service standards.
• Manage key inventory metrics such as health, turnover, weeks of supply, availability, and productivity.
• Facilitate inventory visibility and ensure alignment between commercial and supply chain teams.
• Provide regular forecasts, conduct risk evaluations, and offer actionable solutions monthly.
• Contribute to Monthly Business Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews, Sales & Operations Planning, and financial planning activities.
• Conduct demand and supply reconciliation in coordination with commercial and supply planners.
• Analyze supply risks and develop contingency plans for delays, cancellations, and shortages.
• Collaborate with global teams including Supply Planning, Sourcing, and Logistics to optimize inventory movement.
• Oversee inbound shipment visibility, purchase order tracking, and availability reporting.
• Develop channel allocation strategies to maximize sales, margins, and service levels.
• Recommend prioritization actions to support key product launches and commercial campaigns.
• Work closely with Merchandise Planning, Sales, Retail, and DTC teams to align inventory with demand forecasts.
• Provide scenario analyses and insights to assist business decision-making.
• Continuously seek improvements in inventory processes and planning effectiveness.
• Coordinate cross-departmental execution of supply, allocation, and inventory initiatives.
• Monitor key inventory indicators and convey associated risks and opportunities.
• Formulate and implement strategies for managing excess and obsolete stock.
• Partner with Finance and Commercial departments to minimize aging inventory.
• Drive markdowns, promotions, and clearance efforts through wholesale channels.
• Support the achievement of productivity and working capital objectives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Between 5 to 7 years of experience in inventory management, supply planning, or retail supply chain roles.
• Comprehensive understanding of DTC, Retail, and Wholesale business models.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, SAP systems, and analytical tools is preferable.
• Experience collaborating with global stakeholders and managing cross-functional teams is critical.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective stakeholder management capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and acumen.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning and a capacity to juggle multiple priorities efficiently in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information

The position is full-time and based in our Cape Town office, South Africa. Levi Strauss & Co. embraces employment equity and diversity, actively encouraging applications from all qualified candidates. Current employees should apply via their internal Workday system.

Application deadline: 30 July 2026.