Planning Assistant -Underwear & Soft Home - 12FTC

Who are We?At Target, we're getting back to what we're famous for - real quality, that's really affordable. We're making products that stand up to the test of everyday life, at prices that don't cost the earth.
We're making mums happy. Kids smile. Family life, that little bit easier. We're making sure every Australian can enjoy our products, whilst making a positive difference to our planet so families can trust and rely on us for generations to come. That's the Target Australians needs right now. And that's the Target we're here to be.
With our instantly recognisable logo we are one of the most iconic brands on the Australian retail market and for almost 100 years we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.. It brings us loyal customers who love and trust us. From first baby clothes to first fashion moments, we have created special memories that families across the country hold dear. By making affordable quality and style accessible for all, we have built a reputation for helping Australian families live better.
As an iconic Australian retailer we're immensely proud of our history and need people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are!That's who we are. That's Target.What will you do?As the Planning Assistant in Underwear & Soft Home your primary accountability will be to maximise stock efficiency through size and attribute analysis and ordering and to analyse stock to sales at a regional and store level and provide recommendations to the Planner and Inventory Team to improve the balance of inventory across regions and stores.
You will be also responsible for both structured and ad-hoc RBU or department level reporting. Assist in the analysis of these reports and as a result, advise actions to be taken and optimise quantification of Australia orders to deliver balanced inventory across countriesOther responsibilities will include:Size and Attribute Analysis:

• Monitoring and reporting on product performance at an attribute level.
• Monitoring accuracy of attribute data.
• Perform scheduled size analysis and implement adjustments to size ratios through forward ordering.
• Post seasonal reporting on size and attribute performance.
• Make recommendations of size ratio for new products.

Country/Region Balance:

• Quantify Australia apportionment for ordering.
• Weekly review of regional performance to ensure balance across regions. Provide recommendations to the Planner and Supply Analyst on adjustments to be made at consensus meeting.
• Review timing of seasonal launch and exit across regions and provide recommendations to the Planner.
• Execute store exclusions in the relevant systems including Seasonal Ranging Tool (SRT).
• Ensure on and off range dates are accurate and updated by region in SRT.
• Communicate with stores as required including store visits (as agreed with manager).

Planning Support

• Run weekly, monthly and seasonal reports and work with planners in interpreting the analysis and actions for their departments as a result.
• Support Planner in weekly trade analysis and actions.
• Planning of table fixtures by calculating min, max and capacity levels to always ensure sufficient stock across all stores.
• Update Line Cards weekly to ensure correct flow and adjust as required. Provide recommendations on improvements to flow.
• Weekly review of reports and providing recommendations on adjustments.

What are we looking for?The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate at least 2+ years of planning experience in a large scale apparel business and fast paced retail environment with a tertiary qualification in Finance or Business would be an advantage and with demonstrated experience working cross-functionally to achieve objectives, and ability to trade in a business that is reacting quickly to market pressures.
We're looking for a commercially savvy individual who will bring a curious and data-driven mind-set as well as a passion for all things Retail! You love focusing on product, customers are always front of mind and building and managing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders is one of your strengths.We'd also love you to have:

• Experience working in a Planning Assistant or Allocating role is preferred
• Excel - advanced
• Administration experience
• Stores experience
• Bachelor Degree (Undergrad)

What will you get?

• Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
• Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and Catch Membership.
• A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible product.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café!
• Novated leasing options.
• Paid parental leave scheme.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our Target Store Support Office (including Work-From-Home days with a real work-life) balance.
• Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself.
• A Supported Learning and Career Development program.
• Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).

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.As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates - this will include a police check. Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
“We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant”.
If you would like to explore a career with Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you - apply now!We don’t just look for people based on their skills and experience, our people work together and champion the Target values and behaviours. We are a business where our values and people matter, and we need like-minded people to join us!Target values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part.Agencies will only be engaged if required. Please do not contact us or send applicants to us unless requested to by the Talent Acquisition Team.