Demand Planner in Training - Docklands, Australia - Myer

Myer

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Docklands, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no: 941539

Work type:
Permanent / Full time

Location:
Support Office - Docklands

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to take the next step in their career as a Demand Planner In Training for the Menswear category.

This role would be a great opportunity for an established and passionate Replenishment /Allocation Analyst with aspirations to become a seasoned Demand Planner.

Be responsible for driving best practice replenishment in line with the Merchandise strategy and Support the Merchandise team through the Demand Planning function.

Provide specialist advice to the business and drive improved forecast accuracy and product in-stocks for your TPC.

About the role:

Support the Demand Planner in running the demand forecasting for all merchandise in your TPC
Work with Merchandise and Demand planners to Identify key opportunities in replenishment management
Monitor and maintain forecast data information, making adjustments as required ensuring the optimisation of sales and system capabilities
Build collaborative partnerships and meet regularly with key stakeholders to review performance, identify issues and incorporate promotional events into forecasting
Patriciate and provide insight into in key seasonal strategy and prior season reviews
Lead, coach and mentor RAs in conjunction with the Demand Planner
Support in RA functions when needed
Measure and action forecast accuracy and supplier delivery performance
Define forecast analysis and identify new items applicable to the forecastable replenishment method
Analyse the performance of products making recommendations and developing reporting measures to assist suppliers and merchandise teams to identify opportunities or issues within ranges
Review and manage replenished items based on seasonal sales patterns to maximise sales and profit

About you:

Detailed understanding of the replenishment process in a retail environment and exceptional analytical skills
Tertiary education in a relevant degree such as business/commerce is advantageous but not essential
Intermediate to advanced skills in Retek/RDF and Excel
Intermediate skills in forecasting
Strong negotiation and influencing skills to enable effective decisions to be made in relation to the replenishment of merchandise
Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
Strong data accuracy skills and attention to detail will be critical to success in this role
Good understanding of supply chain processes, including lead times, supplier requirements and overseas process
Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently

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