Forecast Analyst

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

As Australia and New Zealand's biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices - it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

**Join the team**

We have an exciting opportunity for Forecast Analyst to join our high performing and dynamic team. This role is based at our National Office in Mulgrave and reports to the Inventory Manager.
The Forecast Analyst is responsible for ensuring demand forecast integrity and accuracy is maintained, interpreting/translating and validating the outputs of the demand planning team

This is an exciting time to join our highly regarded Inventory team as we really transform the way we do things and have the right product, in the right place at the right time - making everyday living brighter for our customers
We also love seeing our people succeed and drive their careers so the opportunities to build a career with us is endless

**What you’ll be doing**
- Working closely with our Merchandise Planning team to optimise inventory levels and achieve financial KPI’s of sales, margin and stockturn
- Support the business through improved forecasts and accurate reporting where you present key insights to stakeholders and influence decision-making.
- Own the merchandise relationship, drive enhancements in forecast accuracy and ensure continuous improvement throughout the planning function
- Ensure clear action plans and mitigation strategies are generated through utilization of demand planning reports
- Build key inputs and strategies for the Demand TIR (Total Inventory Review) which supports execution of the Merchandise Product Strategy
- Build and nurture relationships with all key stakeholders

**To be successful in this role**:

- Qualification in Data Analysis, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce, Inventory, Supply Chain and logistics or related experience
- Demonstrated skills in data analysis and reporting
- Strong Excel and Power Bi skills
- Experience within retail, wholesale or manufacturing
- Effective and concise communication skills
- Ability to present analysis and insights to stakeholders/clients
- Excellent communication skills and empathy in dealing with technical and non-technical customers

**Benefits we’ll offer you**
- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart and Bunnings
- 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
- We offer inclusive parental leave, 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
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- 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. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

**A place you can belong**

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