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Planning assistant

Melbourne
Beacon Lighting
Posted: 21h ago
Offer description

* Join Australia’s leading lighting retailer
* Full Time role at our Support Centre located in Derrimut
* Great company culture and benefits with flexible working arrangements



ABOUT BEACON LIGHTING

Established in Melbourne in 1967, Beacon Lighting is Australia’s leading specialist retailer of lights, ceiling fans and light globes, with over 120 stores nationwide. We’re driven by a passion to improve the homes and lives of our customers by always searching for and creating not only beautiful and exciting designs, but products that are innovative and gentle on the environment.



THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Planning Assistant to join our Replenishment Team. The purpose of this role is to provide vital administrative support, helping to manage inventory through to store level, ensuring stock availability and accuracy across the business.



As a key support to the Inventory Manager and Planners, you’ll assist with stock monitoring, data maintenance, reporting, and stakeholder communication. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with numbers and systems, and is eager to build a career in supply chain or planning.



If you're detail-oriented, confident with Excel, and have a passion for organisation and process, we'd love to hear from you.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Replenishment Team
o Act as the first point of contact for store queries
o Maintain accurate data across various inventory systems
o Ensure integrity and consistency in stock management processes
o Monitor orders and track stock arrivals
o Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to meet inventory needs
o Assist with stock planning for new store openings and renovations
o Support promotional campaigns through stock management and tracking
o Produce ad hoc reports as required



ABOUT YOU

o Previous experience in a retail or inventory-related environment (preferred)
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.)
o Strong numerical and data entry skills, with a high level of accuracy
o Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently liaise with stakeholders
o High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
o Willingness to occasionally attend meetings or training outside of normal working hours
o Comfort working in an office environment, including tasks such as lifting items, using stairs, and spending extended periods at a desk

BENEFITS
To reward you for your efforts, we offer a competitive rate of pay, generous product discounts and the opportunity to purchase shares through the Beacon Lighting share scheme.



Based in Derrimut, this role also offers the security of on-site parking, as well the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an ASX listed company that has been constantly evolving and striving for success for over 50 years.



APPLY NOW

If you have the necessary experience and skills to be successful in this exciting role, we look forward to your application!



Please Note

A criminal history check may be conducted as part of the application process for roles at Beacon Lighting Group.



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