Brighter Futures Start Here
As Australia and New Zealand's biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause: giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.
What you’ll be doing:
As our new Merchandise Inventory Manager, you will lead a team of Inventory Managers responsible for replenishing and allocating merchandise from DCs to Stores. You will implement action plans by undertaking regular proactive analysis of overall merchandise performance to ensure we meet our financial objectives and have the right stock, in the right place at the right time to continually delight our customers!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver improved Lost Sales delivery by managing the E2E Merchandise process of Demand Plan, Order and Execution.
2. Review current performance and provide updated forecasts ensuring transparency of performance against KPI’s.
3. Ensure insights, actions and optimization opportunities are presented through the Merchandise Forecast Review and TPR process.
4. Drive DIFOT supplier improvement.
5. Review and maintain the integrity of Demand and Fulfilment settings and parameters.
6. Lead with values and commitment to the execution of the Kmart Strategy of “10-1-6.”
To be successful in this role:
We're looking for a high performing leader with a curious and data-driven mind-set as well as a passion for all things Retail! You love focusing on product, keeping customers front of mind, and building and managing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders. We'd also love you to have:
1. Proven leadership abilities with experience coaching and leading teams to ensure continuous development and career success.
2. Sound knowledge of Inventory Management (within a retail environment would be an advantage).
3. Effective communication & influencing skills.
4. Experience within Retail/Wholesale/Manufacturing, Merchandise Planning.
5. Experience in Allocations, Demand and Fulfilment systems.
6. Proven ability to execute action plan deliverables in a timely manner.
7. Demonstrated Business Analysis experience.
8. Ability to manage and interpret data.
9. Strong attention to detail.
10. Effective numerical, critical thinking and analytical skills.
11. High degree of Excel knowledge and experience with Power BI.
Benefits we’ll offer you:
1. Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
2. A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart and Bunnings.
3. 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.
4. Opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
5. Inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support through our partnership with Circle In.
6. A dynamic learning and support program.
7. Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program.
8. A Kudos recognition program.
9. Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.
A place you can belong:
At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We encourage applications from all candidates. If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr