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Demand Planner - Retail
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Job no: 509217
Work type: Full time
Location: VIC - Metro
Categories: Merchandise
- Australian owned and operated global retail business
- Career Progression + Work Flex + Team Member discounts + Profit Share
- A vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership
Who We Are:
We are an iconic Australian owned global retail organisation that includes the Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe and Mountain Designs and more. From our beginnings as a single dress fabric stall at Queen Victoria Market Spotlight has grown to become one of the largest fabrics, craft, party and home decorating superstores.
What You Will Be Doing:
In the last 4 years Demand Planning has grown to represent over 50% of Sales. In this role you will take ownership of the Forecast – Order – Replenish - Review cycle for important, top selling Ranges to ensure we maximise Sales and hit Availability targets
- Prepare and update weekly forecast data
- Review historical sales and stock trends to reconcile variances and improve forward forecast accuracy
- Manage and maintain Stock dynamically to cover promotional and seasonal events
- Determine order quantities and flow schedule requirements
- Review and manage weekly replenishment to the Local Vendor(s)
- Maintain store minimums and maximums for each SKU
- Proactively communicate Sales Forecasts & Order requirements with the Local Vendor(s) on a weekly basis
Provide feedback and suggestions to Departments and the Local Vendor on inventory risks and opportunities - Lead a strong collaborative process among Departments, Retail Ops and the Local Vendor(s)
- Follow up Orders and Non-Fulfilment of store replenishment with the Local Vendor(s)
About You
- Must be experienced in Merchandise Planning or Allocation, preferably Retail
- Numerical, analytical and inquisitive
- Self-starter with high attention to detail and a strong problem solver
- Demonstrated experience of strong commercial / retail acumen
- Ability to build strong working relationships, but also able to work independently
- Ability to present information with confidence to Departments and Local Vendor(s)
- Previous experience with SAP, intermediate Excel skills (inc v-lookups and pivot tables) is preferred
What’s in it for you?
Along with the incredible career- growth opportunity of being part of this brand-new team, we can offer you
- Great salary base + Super + Profit Share
- Career progression & personal development
- A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
- Centrally located office, close to south Melbourne market, for when we return to work
- Benefits- team discount, EAP, gym discounts and more
To apply, please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume.
You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
No agency enquiries or applications please
Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Our Process
Found the perfect Spotlight role for you and want to apply? Great!
You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.
1. Update Your CV
Make sure your CV is up-to- date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Spotlight employees have the right to work in Australia.
2. Apply
You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.
3. Attend An Interview
If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:
• phone interview
• face-to-face interview
• group interview.
4. Reference & Police Check
As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work-related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.
5. Job Offer
Congratulations! If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on
Spotlight and your responsibilities and entitlements.
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