Planner - General Merchandise

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.
With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.
As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours. We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.
Join the team A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced General Merchandise Planner to be part of an amazing planning team. This is your chance to make your mark and help us shape this exciting category!
This is a high calibre and high strategic growth area and we need an incredible Planner to support us on this journey.
What you'll be doing: As a Planner working for Kmart, your role is vital to ensure we have the right stock in the right place at the right time whilst understanding the Kmart customer, improving inventory efficiencies, and delivering overall commercial outcomes towards the Kmart strategy. Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to):
Managing the merchandise financial plan to achieve sales, profit, stockturn and ROI budgetsDelivering key profit objectives through innovation, customer orientation, inventory management and analysisEstablishing strategies to satisfy the target customer in line with merchandise strategyTrading your business to maximise every opportunity and minimise risksControlling a significant Open to BuyForecasting stock requirements to maximise revenue, margin and stock turn performanceWorking collaboratively with your buyer and the broader teamTo be successful in this role: We are looking for an individual with vast experience in managing multi-million dollar portfolios with the ability to adapt and pivot in a fast-paced environment. 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:
Strong commercial acumen and numerical skills, high levels of attention to detail.Ability to observe, interpret and act upon trends in customer behaviour.Highly inquisitive, self-driven with strong organisation skills.Ability to develop accurate financial plans, assortment plans that are relevant to the customer and deliver financial outcomes.Quantification of individual products over time.Ability to articulate observations, reasons for actions taken and high levels of persuasiveness.Proficient with business intelligence tools, Excel, Word and Outlook.Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, Commerce or Retail related degree.Planning experience across a variety of categories is advantageous.Planning experience within General Merchandise.Benefits we'll offer you: A dynamic learning and support programCompetitive remunerationFlexible working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policyA discount card for Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings, plus other benefitsA bonus program (where eligible)Development opportunities across Kmart Group (comprised of Kmart, Target and Catch) as well as the broader Wesfarmers Group.Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible)We're here to make everyday living brighter 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.
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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