JB Hi-Fi Group is one of Australasia’s largest and most trusted retailer groups, specialising in consumer electronics, home entertainment, small appliances, and white goods. JB Hi-Fi’s Purpose is to ‘Help People with Better ways to Live, Learn, Work and Play’. We want to own the tech and entertainment space, grow our customer base and support our people to be the best and deliver the highest quality service! This is at the heart of our business, and we want you to be a part of it!We have a supportive and inclusive team that embraces individuality and diversity.We are one of Australia’s most iconic and trusted brands, with a rich history in the consumer retail industry.You will have exposure to ongoing training & development opportunities from day one.We offer fantastic long-term career opportunities across the broader JB Hi-Fi / The Good Guys Group.Did you know the JB team support vulnerable communities by making donations to our Helping Hands workplace giving program? Every dollar our team donates, JB matches and together we have donated more than $35m to our charity partners to make a meaningful difference to the social and environmental issues that our people are passionate about.We offer generous team member discounts across a range of products as well as a leading commission structure for sales positions.We offer flexibility, 12 weeks’ paid parental leave, novated leasing, Employee Assistance Program and more.Job DescriptionAs an inventory planner, responsibilities include both demand management and inventory planning of specific product lines. The planner ensures an adequate supply of product to service customer needs while minimizing working inventory investment by assessing demand activity. The planner will reflect demand changes in our planning systems to ensure high accuracy of forecast needs and ensure accuracy in inventory records, item usage history, and forecasting files.The key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:Develop inventory management plans to support day to day operations, product launches and promotions.Create purchase orders to suppliers within category open to buy.Constant interaction with sales and assessment of demand requirements; reflect changes in SKU level forecasts.Conduct financial risk assessments on perspective purchases.Support the retail store network with all inventory related inquiries.Conduct root cause analysis when necessary.Identify current and potential product shortages, develop and execute recovery, advise interested parties of status and recovery plans.Maintain and update master files (items, vendors, pricing, etc.).Coordinate SKU level unit forecasts within agreed to Product Category revenue expectations.Achieve consensus on operating plans and inventory goals.Provide reports and requested information to product manager as needed.Develop systems and procedures required to meet service and inventory turn objectives.Build rapport and manage the relationships with suppliers.Assist product manager in category promotional activity across ATL and BTL.Maintain store merchandising planograms.Assist product manager in developing new merchandising material (POS) as required and to work with the category development team on execution.All other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor degree in Business, Accounting or equivalent education and experience (preferred but not essential).Knowledge of Computer Hardware (preferred but not essential).Retail Industry Experience.Additional InformationIf you are interested in this exciting opportunity with us, please click apply and upload your CV. All applications are strictly confidential.JB Hi-Fi Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion. If this opportunity excites you (even if you feel that you don’t meet 100% of the criteria) – please don’t hesitate to apply!
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