Online Availability Manager

Location: Williams Landing, VIC, AU- Category: Merchandise- Work Type: Permanent Full Time**Who are We?**:
We are one of Australia’s most-loved retail brands and a dedicated team of over 12,000 people. For almost 100 years we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.
We are unstoppable in our drive to digitally transform Target to delight our customers every day through a multi
- channel shopping experience.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join our team.

**We are an iconic Australian brand**

With our instantly recognisable logo, we are one of the most iconic brands on the Australian retail market. From first baby clothes to first fashion moments, we have created special memories that families across the country hold dear. By making affordable quality and style accessible for all, we have built a reputation for helping Australian families live better.

**We embrace digital innovation**

We are combining 100 years of experience with a start-up mentality to become a retailer of the future. By harnessing the power of the Wesfarmers tech and data ecosystem, we’re transforming all areas of our business to deliver a world-class multi-channel shopping experience. We’re committed to creating a working environment in which fresh thinking and new ideas are encouraged and embraced.

**We are a great place to work and grow**

We are a close-knit team led by passionate and supportive leaders who are committed to helping you be your best. You’ll be challenged and inspired in equal measure as we continue to transform our business.

**We are supportive and inclusive**

We are a diverse team of people from all walks of life. We are committed to creating safe and empowering environments for our team members, our customers and the communities in which we serve.

**We are driven by sustainability**

Ranked #1 for Fashion Transparency globally, we are dedicated to making a real difference towards protecting our planet. From the way we source our materials and design our products, to the way we support our people and the communities we serve, we strive to make a positive impact across all parts of our business. We are a sustainably-minded company that team members and customers alike are proud to be a part of.

We are ambitious, innovative, inclusive and unstoppable.
We’re change makers, committed to making a real difference.

**That’s who we are. That’s Target.**

**What will you do?**:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Online Availability Manager to join the amazing Business Optimisation & Central Planning team **The primary purpose of this role is to be accountable for delivering online availability improvements across the total online network (National Fulfilment Centres and Pick, Pack and Dispatch stores) by working with buying teams through management of inventory principles including Ranging, Inventory flow, stock holdings aligned to Distribution Centre Capacity and management of clearance and overstock programs.**

**Other Key Responsibilities include**:
Strategy & Insights:

- Develop the strategic path to drive Online Availability including processes, tools and people
- Analyse and recommend actions to improve online availability
- Ensure Distribution Centre fulfillment and Online Ranging Principles are managed to agreed targets across all business groups
- Provide support and coaching to Planning Managers in driving improvements to their online business

Reporting & Governance:

- Establish reporting dashboards and insights to inform key business stakeholders of performance against KPI’s
- Develop, build and maintain regular analytics reports to inform and influence business decisions
- Develop reporting and governance to ensure online ranging and Distribution Centre fulfillment principles are followed in the business
- Management of seasonal lifecycles in fulfillment Distribution Centres

Collaboration:

- Collaborate with inventory teams (DP/O&A/Vnet) to ensure stock availability is maximised and ensure clearance stocks are exited in a timely manner
- Work with Distribution Centre Operations to manage stock holdings to align with capacity levels and pick locations
- Work with Digital and Online Fulfilment to align allocations to local customer demand in Target Pick, Pack and Dispatch
- Work with Digital Trade Manager to understand future trade plans and budgets to align availability to planned trade and critical path
- Lead the Target vision, strategy and values within the team and across the organisation
- Accountable for a safe workplace by identifying and reporting safety concerns and leading by example by maintaining a safe working environment and demonstrating safe working behavior

**What are we looking for?**:
We are looking for someone who can identify and facilitate opportunities for improvement to enable better availability for the customer, estimate costs and benefits to make prudent decisions and can use financial and quantitative inform