Inventory and Forecast Manager

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

As Australia and New Zealand's biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices - it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

**Join the team**

We have an exciting position for an Inventory & Forecast Manager to join our team. You will be leading a team responsible for inventory forecasting, replenishment, and allocation to optimize service levels and inventory turnover.
Working alongside the Merchandise & Bangalore Inventory peers to deliver exceptional availability and inventory productivity performance in order to maximise the departments financial results.

**What you’ll be doing**

As an Inventory & Forecast Manager working for Kmart you will:

- Build inventory management strategies that are in line with Kmart overall business strategy and performance goals.
- Develop Inventory execution strategies which ensures Merchandise product strategies are delivered within jointly agreed parameters.
- Ensure team members execute the Inventory Event calendar and provide timely action and feedback for the PIR process.
- Review and maintain the integrity of Demand and Fulfilment Settings and parameters.
- Analyse reporting to drive data driven commercial outcomes.
- Optimize Local and Overseas order quantification and frequency of delivery Develop PIR and review processes in line with the Inventory governance structure.
- Drove business consensus (S&OP) plans to align demand profiles to fulfilment actions.
- Plan, coordinate, and effectively execute launches i.e. newlines, xmas, seasonal and tables to maximise sales opportunity.

**To be successful in this role you’ll have**:

- Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization tools like Power BI.
- Proven experience in business analysis, particularly within inventory management and supply chain functions.
- Expertise in allocations, demand forecasting, and fulfillment systems within a retail, wholesale, or manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Aptitude for making data-driven commercial decisions and strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Experience in merchandise planning, project management, and dynamic problem-solving environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and convey complex information concisely.
- Track record of executing action plans and delivering results in a timely manner.

**Benefits we’ll offer you**
- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart and Bunnings
- 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
- We offer inclusive parental leave, 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
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

**We’re here to make everyday living brighter**

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect - getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

**A place you can belong**

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