Inventory Planner

**Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter**

**What’s in it for you**when you’re part of our**team**:

- Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few
- Free standard OnePass membership
- Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave
- 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender
- Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities
- We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

**About the Role**:
As an Inventory Planner, you will play a pivotal role in executing our inventory strategy by combining replenishment, supply, and demand planning into a seamless process.

Your work will ensure inventory levels meet demand forecasts while optimizing stock turnover and minimizing excess inventory.
- This role is a 12-month contract based in our National Support Office in Burnley. _

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Analyse market trends and historical data to forecast product demand
- Collaborate with merchandise, marketing, and supply chain teams
- Review and approve purchase orders and store replenishment recommendations
- Manage purchase orders and supplier performance
- Act as a key liaison between merchandising roles for inventory efficiency
- Prepare and present stock performance reports
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives

**Who we’re looking for**:
You will thrive working in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a dynamic and high performing team.

You are an analytical, outcome driven problem solver who is flexible and adaptable in their approach and possesses excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

**You’ll need**:

- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
- Understanding of merchandise strategies
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Attention to detail and strong time management skills
- 2-3 years of experience in inventory management within a retail setting
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
- Experience with planning tools or systems (Blue Yonder is preferred)

**You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.**

**About Us**

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We’re a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.
- Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role._