Planning Assistant

4 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Baby Bunting Full time

Overview

Baby Bunting is Australia's largest nursery specialty retailer, but we're much more than that. We're a growing community dedicated to supporting parents through every step of their journey.

Our purpose? To share in the joy and provide support through the challenges of raising little ones by empowering parents to make the best choices for their families.

Join Baby Bunting at an exciting time as we roll out innovative store concepts and revitalise our network to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

We’re looking for a Planning Assistant who is passionate about stock management and merchandising, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.

Success in this role requires experience in a high SKU count category, strong stock management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong supplier and stakeholder relationships, agility, and a proactive approach are essential.

This 12-month parental leave contract is an opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic, supportive team across our consumables and apparel categories.

Key deliverables

Stock Management

- Place & check replenishment order proposals and approve orders within the agreed timeline

- Manage stock allocations to achieve highest level of stockturn

- Ensure store baseline and promotional forecast accuracy

- Liaise with suppliers on stock and product availability and resolve any supply issues

Analysis and Reporting

- Review replenishment against sales performance and maintain stock levels accordingly

- Evaluate supplier performance in relation to supply and delivery in full - DIFOT

Foster working relationships with Suppliers

- Maintain accuracy of supplier stock forecasts

- Evaluate supplier performance in relation to supply and delivery

Store support

- Analyse store performance and monitor store inventory levels to ensure all financials measures are achieved

What you’ll bring to the role

- Exceptional attention to detail

- An ability to think creatively to identify and resolve problems

- Strong computer literacy and Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook

- Flexibility in your approach and an ability to meeting deadlines

- An achievement orientation and drive for results

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- A passion for Baby Bunting and an opportunity to build a lasting career

What’s in it for you

We’re accelerating our growth across Australia and New Zealand – when we grow, you grow

- Training pathways designed to encourage personal growth and professional development

- Employee discount – enjoy great savings across our range

- Family discount to support the people who matter most

- Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers

- Annual flu shots to help keep you healthy

- Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home for better balance

- A dynamic, friendly team environment where you’ll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals

- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for additional wellbeing support

Please note

- Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.

- Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.

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