Category Planner

Call: West Sector: Operations Job Summary - Global Brand Job Description About your new employer A new and exciting opportunity to join a Category Planning team within a National Supply Chain based in Western Sydney. As a Specialist in Category Planning, you will be responsible for assisting in the establishment of the Category Planning function, which will manage the efficient flow of correspondence and information with internal and external parties regarding stock availability.Please note this role is a fixed-term contract until June 2024.About your new role:Understanding and ensuring transferable demandRecommending product assortments that fit within the category spaceAllocating and reviewing product space allocationsEnsuring that production plans, allocation quantities, and distribution approach are alignedPlanning and leading supplier negotiations for key complex categoriesImplementing the end-to-end category management processAbout you:5 years' experience in a Supply Chain stock planning environment, preferably within retail or FMCGExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence where requiredAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlinesAnalytical mindset for problem solving and root cause analysisExperience in end-to-end stock planningIntermediate MS Office Suite skill setWhat's in it for you:Hybrid working model, with up to 2 days per week working from home (WFH)Salary package up to $122,700 for the right candidateWork in a team of collaborative, friendly and supportive colleagues5 weeks annual leave per yearBe a part of a Global leaderTo apply, please select APPLY NOW or contact Julie Henderson at or for further information confidentially.