Planning Assistant

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia kmartaustr Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year


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. 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.

We're excited to share that our team will be moving to our new Chadstone office in early 2026
This will be a space that brings us together — inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

Join the team

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with one of Australia's most loved retailers? We're on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Assistant to join our dynamic and high-performing Planning Team at Kmart. 

As a Planning Assistant, you will support our Planning team in making strategic decisions through sales, sizing and regional analysis reporting. You'll work closely with both our planning and inventory teams to make sure the right stock is in the right place—at the right time.


What you'll be doing

As a Planning Assistant working for Kmart you will:

Run regular reporting and support the planning team in interpreting insights and identifying next steps to drive resultsAccountable for the setup of seasonal planning documents in preparation for the financial planning processConduct size curve analysis and provide recommendations to improve size availabilityAnalyse country/region and grading performance and suggest strategic actionsAccountable for producing the post seasonal reports and support planners with post seasonal review preparation.Provide support to planners on key fixture planning and reporting.Confident and concise presentation of analysis in relevant meetings.Use product attribute reporting to understand category performance and drive sales opportunities 
 

To be successful in this role you'll have:

We're looking for a commercially savvy individual with a genuine interest in retail and a customer-first mindset. You enjoy diving into data, spotting trends, and working collaboratively to drive results. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are always looking for ways to improve. 

Excellent time management and organisational skillsStrong understanding of apportionment and replenishmentExceptional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage, analyse, and interpret data with confidenceStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsEffective numerical, critical thinking and analytical capabilitiesSound knowledge of MS Applications, especially ExcelRelevant qualification in Commerce, Business or Retail related is highly advantageousA hunger to learn and grow—we're here to support your development


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, Target, Officeworks 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 eligible team members get 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 celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now

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