National Planning Manager

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

**Join the team**

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative National Planning Manager to join our Supply Chain team.

Leading two direct reports, this role is committed to translating supply and demand forecast data into an effective plan for our Distribution Centers to execute, ensuring high in-store availability and an optimal Supply Chain cost profile.

Working for the largest retail importer in Australia, you will be joining a team of like minded and driven individuals as well as having a direct impact to our customers

**What you’ll be doing**- Ensure the end-to-end Supply Chain Planning function is operating efficiently and effectively.- Leading the collection and analysis of all the supply and demand data from the Merchandising, Inventory, International and Domestic supply chain Functions.
- Lead the DSC planning activity, ensuring timely, accurate and robust reporting and analysis.
- Be responsible for improvements in the S&OP process as well as the inputs to making the supply chain more efficient.
- provide the rolling forecast of inbound, processing and outbound volumes against chamber capacities.
- Acts as a key stakeholder for projects with volume or capacity impacts.
- Ensure all planning processes are executed to national agreed standards in multiple Kmart & Target Distribution Centre sites.
- Coach and develop direct reports to successfully deliver on key accountabilities and seek out opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver the key business objectives of maximum availability with the most efficient cost profile and no comprise on safety.

**To be successful in this role you'll have**:
- Ideally 3-5 years’ experience within a similar planning role.- Strong analytical and reporting ability.
- High level of problem solving and flexibility within and constantly evolving environment.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to liaise, influence and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Ideally proven leadership experience having evidence of mentorship and employee development.

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- 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
- Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room 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
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
- Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- 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. W