Forecast Analyst

Location: Williams Landing, VIC, AU
- Category: Planning & Inventory
- Work Type: Permanent Full Time

**Who are we?**:
We are one of Australia's most-loved retail brands and a dedicated team of over 10,000 people. For almost 100 years we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.
We are unstoppable in our drive to digitally transform Target to delight our customers every day through a multi
- channel shopping experience.
There's never been a more exciting time to join our team.

**We are an iconic Australian brand**

With our instantly recognisable logo, we are one of the most iconic brands on the Australian retail market. From first baby clothes to first fashion moments, we have created special memories that families across the country hold dear. By making affordable quality and style accessible for all, we have built a reputation for helping Australian families live better.

**We are a great place to work and grow**

We are a close-knit team led by passionate and supportive leaders who are committed to helping you be your best. You'll be challenged and inspired in equal measure as we continue to transform our business.

**What will you do?**:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Forecast Analyst to join our inventory team. The primary focus will be ensuring Merchandise sales and inventory plans are executed accurately within our inventory systems. Through ongoing collaboration with key stakeholders, your primary objective will be ensuring forecast accuracy is improved and stock flow constraints are identified and resolved, ultimately improving product availability in stores. You will be accountable for availability improvement in your departments and will be required to analyse and communicate risks and opportunities to senior management.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Working closely with the Merchandise Planners to optimise inventory levels and achieve financial KPIs of sales, margin, and stockturn.
- Accountable for translating the business strategies into actionable Inventory system inputs.
- Leveraging the analytics systemically through reporting and system experts in our centre of excellence in Bangalore to derive commercially viable opportunities.
- Owning the merchandise relationships, driving enhancements in forecast accuracy through root cause analysis, and ensuring continuous improvement throughout the planning function.
- Supporting the business through improved forecasts and accurate reporting, presenting insights to key stakeholders both commercial and operational, and influencing decision-making.
- Own the inventory critical path and consensus process.
- Identify opportunities to improve stock flow from supplier to store.

**What are we looking for?**:

- Retail and/or FMCG experience desirable.
- Strong communication skills.
- Effectively influencing stakeholders in decision-making.
- Ability to identify opportunities and take ownership of the resolutions.
- Validate and interpret demand planning outputs for accurate forecasts.
- Ability to collaborate within a team environment.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills and amazing attention to detail.
- Ability to deliver results autonomously within pre-determined guardrails.
- Strong Excel knowledge.
- Proven ability to execute action plan deliverables in a timely manner.
- Experience in Project/Business translation.
- Experience in Allocations, Demand and Fulfillment systems.
- Bachelor's degree (Undergrad).

**What will you get?**:

- Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
- Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and Catch Membership.
- A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible product.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café
- Novated leasing options.
- Paid parental leave scheme.
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our Target Store Support Office (including Work-From-Home days with a real work-life) balance.
- Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself.
- A Supported Learning and Career Development program.
- Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).

LI-Hybrid