Planning Assistant

**Work options**: Hybrid
- Growing ASX retailer with genuine career progression opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements / work from home 2 days a week
- Newly created position

**Baby Bunting is Australia's largest nursery specialty retailer, but we're much more than that. We're a growing community dedicated to supporting parents through every step of their journey.**:
**Our purpose? To share in the joy and provide support through the challenges of raising little ones by empowering parents to make the best choices for their families.**:
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Baby Bunting. Future focused, we’re rolling out innovative store concepts and revitalising our existing network to deliver exceptional experiences for both current and future customers. The newly created role of Planning Assistant (New Stores) will play a part in helping us to achieve this.

The Planning Assistant (New Stores) provides vital support to the merchandise planning team, contributing to the development and execution of merchandise strategies across various business areas. This role involves assisting with data analysis, report generation, and inventory management to optimise sales, profitability and stock efficiency.

**Key responsibilities for new stores openings**:

- Launch new and refurbished stores with the right stock—correct products, quantities, and timing.
- Coordinate with Merchandise, Store of the Future and Distribution Centre teams to align inventory with project milestones and store openings.
- Maintain accurate inventory data in project trackers and ensure system alignment across ITV, Relex, and Spaceman.
- Monitor and resolve stock issues, including delayed orders, range gaps, and excess inventory redistribution.
- Support store forecasting and replenishment by validating Relex data and managing SKU lifecycle during refurbishments.

In addition, the role also has responsibilities outside of new stores and involves forecasting and replenishment using Relex, maintaining high stock availability, and supporting promotional planning. It includes data analysis, performance reporting, and collaboration across teams. Accuracy in planning documents and KPIs is essential, alongside participation in budgeting and maintaining core inventory standards

**About you**
- 2- 3 years of experience in merchandise planning
- Proven track record of successful inventory management and sales growth.
- Experience in a multi-department retail environment is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical skills and financial acumen, with the ability to make data-driven decisions to manage budgets and maximise profitability.
- Proficient in data entry, analysis, and interpretation, with excellent attention to detail and a solid understanding of retail operations and merchandising principles.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with adaptability and resilience in a customer-focused, evolving retail landscape.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU ** ✨

We're accelerating our growth across Australia and New Zealand - when we grow, you grow

**Training pathways** designed to encourage personal growth and professional development

️ **Employee discount** - enjoy great savings across our range

‍‍‍ **Family discount** to support the people who matter most

**Paid parental leave** for both primary and secondary carers

**Annual flu shots** to help keep you healthy

**Hybrid working** - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home for better balance

A **dynamic, friendly team environment** where you’ll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals

Access to our **Employee Assistance Program** for additional wellbeing support

**Please note;**
- Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.
- Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.