Inventory Analyst - 10Month Ftc

Brighter Futures Start Here
As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.
As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.
Join the team
We have a brilliant opportunity for an Inventory Analyst to join our high performing and dynamic team. This role is based at our National Office in Mulgrave and reports to the Inventory Manager.
The Inventory Analyst is responsible for the end-to-end management of merchandise to optimise availability and inventory holdings in Distribution Centres and Stores.
This is an exciting time to join our highly regarded Inventory team as we really transform the way we do things and have the right product, in the right place at the right time – making everyday living brighter for our customers!
We also love seeing our people succeed and drive their careers so the opportunities to build a career with us is endless!
Please note this is a 10 month fixed term contract.
What you’ll be doing
As an Inventory Analyst working for Kmart you will:
• Implementing action plans by undertaking regular and proactive analysis of merchandise performance to maximise the departments the departments financial outcomes
• Ensuring system parameters and capabilities are analysed and managed effectively to drive optimal state and store inventory levels
• Build inventory management strategies that are in line with Kmart overall business strategies and goals
• Review and maintain forward stock projections to execute weekly ordering to meet demand needs
• Collaborating and building strong working relationships with key stakeholders including
• Drive DIFOT supplier improvements
• Analysing reporting and drive data driven commercial outcomes
To be successful in this role you’ll have:
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis and reporting
• Strong Excel and Power Bi skills
• Experience within retail, wholesale or manufacturing
• Effective and concise communication skills
• Ability to present analysis and insights to stakeholders/clients
• Excellent communication skills and empathy in dealing with technical and non-technical customers
• Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification or equivalent work experience
Benefits we’ll offer you:
• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
• We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
• A dynamic learning and support program
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
• In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
• A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group
We’re here to make everyday living brighter
From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.
A place you can belong
At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au
If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!
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