Merchandise Planner

Company description:Our company has always been about more than fuel. Fuel may be the foundation of our business, but our motivation and purpose come from the people, businesses, industries, and communities we engage with. From our origins until today, we've always been inspired by the role we can play in people's lives - Ampol. Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow. Job description: Bring in your Merchandise Planning experience and develop a new planning culture Location: Alexandria, Sydney | Work from home flexibility Competitive salary package on offer About Ampol Ampol is Powered by People. It is a great place to work. We are an inclusive company, incredibly proud of our diversity, and we respect and value the contributions of all our people. Here at Ampol, we are proud of our heritage as Australia's only owned fuel brand. Ampol is a proud company that has been part of Australia's story for more than a century, we have supported Australians to travel far and wide, and we'll be here for centuries more, powering better journeys for today and tomorrow. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and are winners of an Employer Brand award through LinkedIn. Check out one of our key leader's career stories, supported by Ampol. 7 Leadership tips for women in male-dominated fields - WORK180 About the role: We are expanding our retail planning scope and are looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our Foodary Retail Convenience Merchandise team! Reporting to the Planning & Analytics Manager, the Merchandise Planner will be a key partner to the Head of Trades and Category Managers. With a key focus on sales and profit optimisation, the Merchandise Planner will leverage their analytical expertise to drive monthly forecasts, share trends, insights & reports, work on assortment planning as well as Trade Planning. Key responsibilities: Be the financial and analytical expert through knowledge of current and future trends in the business/industry and be able to create innovative and efficient solutions to business opportunities and risks Develop models and forecasts to support accurate financial planning and to optimise sales, profit and inventory Analyse past sales data, trends, and market conditions to make recommendations on product assortment, inventory levels, and pricing Collaborate cross functionally with trade, marketing, operations and supply chain teams to ensure a cohesive approach to a timely trade planning execution Allocate promotional and investment buys based on trends and store sets based Lead and maintain development of merchandise reporting dashboards Additional reports, ad hoc projects and responsibilities as required to support the Merchandising department About you: As a highly motivated individual and a catalyst for change, you will be the driving forces behind making the Foodary product visions available to our consumers through calculated and strategic measures. Your involvement in sales and margin forecasts, promotional performance analysis and inventory management will play a critical role in helping us become the number one retail convenience choice for our customers. Strong understanding on retail mathematics, forecasting, pricing architecture, range planning and inventory management Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential and prior exposure to data analysis and ability to translate data into opportunities for growth Ability to develop reports in Power BI or willing to learn developing Power BI reports Good leadership skills and able work with/lead in cross functional teams Lead the development of comprehensive reports to monitor and assess the success of existing pricing strategies Proven record of developing and delivering structured continuous improvement plans. Demonstrate logical analytical abilities, creative problem-solving skills, and financially sound judgment to deliver conclusions and recommendations to all levels of the organisation Ability to work in a fast paced and complex business environment. Demonstrates personal accountability by keeping commitments. Stretches self to achieve increasingly higher levels of performance. Open, honest, and models behaviours that foster an inclusive, supportive, cooperative, and trustful working environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent technical degrees not essential but will be highly regarded. If you have some or all of the key skills and experience listed here then please reach out for a discussion Our benefits Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, a performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on fuel for two privately used cars! We are flexible. Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working, with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value. We value recognition. We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values. Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions. Paid Parental Leave - up to 12 weeks paid Parental leave, and up to a year off (unpaid). In addition to the 12 months of unpaid Parental leave, employees may apply for a further 12 months of unpaid Parental leave (total of 24 months for each birth, or placement). BabyCare Package - financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work. Need some wheels? Novated Lease options are available. Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme Private Health Fund discounts! Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners. Ampol Limited Benefits | WORK180 Endorsed Employer We're an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol. Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today. Applications for this role will close 13th March 2024.