Supply Planner Internationa

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
Coles Liquor is a trusted retailer with three iconic trading banners, Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Vintage Cellars. Our purpose is to help adult Australians lead happier and healthier lives by drinking in a responsible and sustainable way. As a drink’s specialist, Coles Liquor hosts an extensive range of wines, spirits and beers and we are passionate about providing customers with local and relevant products.

Our knowledgeable Team Members serve customers through our network of more than 930 stores and ultra-convenient online sites, delivering on our commitment to provide accessible drink solutions for every occasion.

**About the role**:
We’re currently experiencing an exciting period of growth and transformation, and as such, we’re looking for an exceptional supply planning professional to join our team on a 12-month contract in our head office in Hawthorn (flexible working arrangements on offer).

Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager (Wine & Non-Liquor), as an International Supply Planner, you will collaborate with a large range of international suppliers and internal stakeholders within the Liquor Merchandise Business Units to deliver strong in-store availability. You will contribute to the performance of the portfolio whilst working proactively on growth opportunities, minimizing working capital and supply chain related costs.

You’ll provide long term planning to support international purchasing, as well as our replenishment approach to planned and unplanned events.

You’ll also:

- manage day to day supply in line with current business expectations for working capital, availability and stock cover
- influence suppliers to adapt production and container loading operations to ensure end to end cost reductions and efficiencies are maximised
- provide insights to Merchandise that cover sourcing trends / alternatives, free trade opportunities, costing tools and legislative requirements
- proactively seek and identify opportunities to improve the end-to-end international supply chain and manage the implementation of initiatives
- develop and manage effective stakeholder relationships with key customers

**About you and your skills**

We’re after a highly skilled professional with demonstrated understanding of supply chain planning, supply chain finance, stock management principles, replenishment, and inventory management.

You’ll also need:

- proven experience in a supply chain or logistics role, with exposure to planning or inventory management preferred
- advanced problem-solving capability, with a focus on continuous improvement and the ability to question process and come up with ideas to mitigate supply risks
- knowledge of retail industry and FMCG, combined with analytical and modelling skills
- comfort with statistics, forecasting and replenishment methods
- across all levels and functions, as well as external suppliers
- a track record of complying with tight deadlines and producing quality outcomes
- a high proficiency for communication, catering for a variety of stakeholder levels including suppliers and internal stakeholders

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

Job ID: 81070

Employment Type: Fixed Term

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