Assistant Planner Merch Inventory

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Australia Post Full time

Help us deliver like never before
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.  

About the opportunity  

Reporting to the Senior Merchandise Inventory Planner, this role will support the broader Supply Chain team to drive sales while improving capital outcomes through optimization of inventory and product lifestyle management, whilst maintaining service levels. 

Working closely with the Senior Merchandise Inventory Planner, the primary focus will be accountability for effectively managing inventory across the Uniform portfolio, and within prescribed budget and KPI’s. 

This is a key cross functional role which requires heavy engagement with stakeholders across the organization including state operational networks, retail, warehousing and fulfilment, category management, finance, and external suppliers. 

What you’ll deliver with us  

  • Forecasting demand and management of inventory associated with the Uniforms portfolio across operations and retail networks and team members.
  • Day to day management of warehouse and store stocks whilst driving effective use of working capital.
  • Assist with preparation of annual sales, margin and inventory budgets for Uniforms.
  • Assist with Planning activities across Merchandise Inventory if required
  • Contribute to implementing process improvements to enhance Post’s capabilities in the disciplines of inventory and product lifecycle management and the achievement of key inventory, cost and service performance targets and measures. 
  • Assist with providing support to the operational network with queries regarding fulfilment of Uniforms, store ranging, grading, in stocks and stock availability. 

About you  

You will have demonstrated experience in understanding and managing typical merchandise planning functions, processes and systems that support the supply chain, fulfilment and distribution of inventories, including typical replenishment and allocation strategies and systems. 

You will be able to build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of organization and ability to influence and advise external suppliers to achieve desired outcomes. 

You’ll also need   

  • 2 to 4 years’ relevant merchandise planning and /or unit planning experience in multi category retailing environment. 
  • Demonstrated ability to manage across multiple product portfolio’s.
  • Advance Skills in the Microsoft office suite of products (particularly Excel).
  • Experience working in a multi system operational IT environment particularly Supply Chain operations, SAP experience essential.

We’re delivering together 

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. 

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace.  If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au



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