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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.

Inventory Management Planner

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