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Form of work- 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
