Planner Big W

**Planner - Sydney
- Be part of a skilled and collaborative planning team
- Think BIG and join one of Australia's biggest retailers14 month contract available

**We are Woolworths Group
**We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

**What we're like at Big W**

At BIG W everyday's a big day. For you, this could be the start of something big. There are over 18,000 of us, in the biggest cities and the tiniest towns. And each of us has an important role to play to help make a real difference for families by providing real value, real solutions and real care.

If you have a passion for designing and delivering great customer and team experiences, a desire to join a business that is rapidly evolving into a purpose led digital retailer enabled by a great store network, and you're looking for a place that cares about your development and growth, you could be who we're looking for.

**What you'll do
**As a Merchandise Planner in the BIG W business you will develop plans, forecasts and parameters that ensure our range has the right mix, quantity and price to drive sales, profit and optimise inventory. This critical role is also responsible for:

- Developing merchandise financial plans informed by top-down and bottom-up data
- Developing the option plan and setting a framework within which Buyers can select ranges; work with buyer to ensure range is bought within plan parameters and OTB
- Developing models and forecasts to support accurate financial planning and to optimise stock and sales
- Interrogate reports, provide insights and recommendationsWork with the planogram team to optimise inventory and stock on hand

**What you'll bring**

To be successful in this role and thrive in our high performance culture, you will ideally have 2 - 3 years experience successfully trading a sizable category in terms of $ value.
Assistant Planners with a strong background are welcome to apply.
- Commercial acumen - deliver results through others and thinks ahead
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret results, analyse and plan for the future
- Stakeholder management - is able to influence and positively engage with others.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and be adaptable to changeAttention to detail with an ability to work to deadlines
- **What you'll experience
**We embrace diversity of thought and love to take on challenges with a pragmatic and innovative approach. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, care, curiosity, openness, and a proactive attitude. We continually seek ways to pair, collaborate, support, and learn from each other as a team
- Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
- A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
- A progressive and flexible 'work from anywhere' policy that gives you the opportunity to harmonise work, life and your wellbeingParental Leave provisions and various leave types, including but not limited to Study Leave and Sports Representation Leave

**Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group