Store Ready Lead

Brighter Futures Start Here
Kmart Group comprises of the two of the most loved iconic retail brands - Kmart and Target. We operate as one business, with two distinct brands that touch the lives of almost 2 million customers every week. We operate over 450 stores across Australia and New Zealand with offices around the world. Our 50,000 team members are all focused on making everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.
Join the team
We have a great opportunity for a Store Ready Lead to join our team in Supply Chain. You be responsible for supporting the co-ordination, reporting and analysis of events across the business. This involves forward planning, system maintenance, deadline management, cross functional engagement, container tracking, operational reporting, and providing subject matter expertise in related projects management of future event initiatives.
What you'll be doing
As the Store Ready Lead you will:

• Support working groups between DC's, 3PL's, Inventory, Merchandise, Suppliers to resolve issues and make recommendations for improvements
• Drive stakeholder engagement for Major and Special event to ensure business requirements are met with the appropriate Into Store timelines
• Be responsible for Event tracking and reporting end to end, including deliveries into Freight Forwarders, container arrivals, through to despatch, and ensuring on time deliveries into stores
• Manage all Event Code Lead-time impacts - which includes National Holiday impacts, Major & Special Event lead-times and any port specific impacts.

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• Knowledge and experience with Sales & Operations Planning
• Strong experience in data analysis and reporting, especially with MS Excel related systems
• 1-3 years experience in managing inventory, such as leadtime, ordering, logistics, and capacity planning
• Experience working in cross functional inventory or supply chain teams
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills

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 and Store Support Office / Distribution Centres.
• 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

A place you can belong
At Kmart and Target, 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!
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.