Planning Assistant

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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.
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We're on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Assistant to join our dynamic and high-performing Womens 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.
Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to): Run regular reporting and support the planning team in interpreting insights and identifying next steps to drive results Accountable for the setup of seasonal planning documents in preparation for the financial planning process Conduct size curve analysis and provide recommendations to improve size availability Analyse country/region and grading performance and suggest strategic actions Accountable 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: 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.
We'd also love you to have: Excellent time management and organisational skills Strong understanding of apportionment and replenishment Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage, analyse, and interpret data with confidence Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Effective numerical, critical thinking and analytical capabilities Sound knowledge of MS Applications, especially Excel Relevant qualification in Commerce, Business or Retail related is highly advantageous A 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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