Supply Planner

This is a unique opportunity to join our high performing Supply Chain team as a full time Supply Planner. This role is pivotal in overseeing the purchase of inventory, working closely with the Merchandise Planning Team - including the preparation, placement and monitoring of purchase orders in SAP, monitoring the arrival of Purchase Orders to agreed timelines, and providing reporting as required.

This is a 10 month contract role.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
- Planning and placement of Purchase Orders in SAP to agreed quantities and timelines.
- Tracking of all open Purchase Orders from placement through to delivery into warehouse, with proactive communication on delays and cancellations.
- Tracking inbound shipments to ensure on time delivery versus supplier and freight provider commitments
- Working closely with freight forwarder and suppliers, monitoring all associated paperwork in SAP on shipping status through to delivery, pricing, duty commissions, royalties, invoices, customs duties
- Assist with determining freight methods to international and domestic customers including cost comparisons
- Identify supply issues and escalate to relevant stakeholders.
- Tracking of sales samples and promotional materials.
- Identification and implementation of changes to improve operational efficiency.
- Close collaboration with the Merchandise Planning team, Customer Service and Warehouse Teams to ensure smooth flow of information and inventory across the Supply Chain.
- Proactive communication on risks and collaboration on solutions.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Right to work in Australia
- Supply Chain/ Logistics Degree (highly regarded)
- Advanced Excel skills are essential
- SAP experience (not essential)
- Strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset
- Sound problem solving skills with the ability to thing laterally for solution resolution
- Outstanding attention to detail with the ability to manage conflicting deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate cross functionally with a team mindset
- Understating of international trade and logistic practices would be viewed favourably
- Understanding of the supply chain and operation process

**BENEFITS**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Staff Discount off all True Alliance Brands
- Excellent training and career opportunities
- Refer a friend program - $1500 for each referral
- Employee Assistance Program
- Great Health and Wellness initiatives

**WHO WE ARE**

True Alliance operates over 50 retail stores in a number of fast-paced, dynamic environments across Australia & New Zealand. The brands we sell include Lee, Wrangler, Riders, Ellesse, Speedo, Ben Sherman, Lacoste, Nautica, The North Face, Rockport, UGGand that's just to name a few. We are passionate about what we do, and we know our product better than anyone else out there.