Sales Planning Analyst (12 Month Contract)

The purpose of the role is to manage inventory forecasting, box preparation, and global stock balancing processes to support diamond sales operations. The role ensures data accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance with governance standards, while delivering insights that inform strategic decisions

Key Tasks:

• Ensure corporate governance requirements in technical, assurance, occupational health and safety, and environment are in place for projects and all staff (contract and permanent), and that equipment complies with governance, safety, and security standards and policies.
• Ensure timely and appropriate incident reporting, management and investigation and implement required remedial action to maintain and restore standards.
• Implement and participate in SHE campaigns as scheduled.
• Use forecast data to model box availability and pricing.
• Maintain consistency in product offerings across the ITO period.
• Provide insights and scenario analysis to support sales strategy
• Manage splitting, rolling, and shipping operations to meet deadlines.
• Support import/export documentation and compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready records and manage stock movements.
• Provide stock visibility to senior leadership.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Produce stock and sales reports for various stakeholders.
• Contribute to trend analysis and system improvements.
• Support cross-functional planning and forecasting efforts.
• Undergraduate qualification (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline, e.g. Statistics, Business Management or proven track record of practical experience in a role of similar complexity

Experience

• Must have advanced data analysis with proven ability to draw insight from analysis, write reports and make recommendations for submission to the appropriate stakeholder
• Must have strong Diamond Pipeline knowledge and GSS operational procedures
• Strong track record of insightful analytics ideally within a product-based environment

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent knowledge of PDTC operational processes and systems used
• Excellent knowledge in data manipulation in Excel and Micro-strategy software
• Good knowledge of DBGSS Pipeline
• Good knowledge of De Beers rough diamond valuation and presentation assortment structures
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to draw insight and make recommendations from data and process analysis

How to apply

• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Our Values

Put Safety First

• We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.

Be Passionate

• We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.

Shape the Future

• We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.    

Pull Together

• Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

Build Trust

• We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish.   

Show we Care

• The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications and medical fitness.

Closing Date: 14 July 2026

Should you not have heard from the HR Department four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.