Demand & Merchandise Inventory Planner
Site / Location: Australia Post
Ref #: 12367569
Opening Date: 10-Feb-2025
Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Length of Assignment: 15 months
Description & Requirements
Help us deliver like never before
Australia Post is delivering like never before. We're moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.
About the opportunity
We have a 15-month, full-time fixed term opportunity for an experienced Demand & Merchandise Inventory Planner to join our team. You will oversee the entire demand and inventory planning process for the Philatelic and General Postage categories, focusing on driving sales, optimising inventory, and enhancing capital outcomes through effective product lifecycle management.
What you'll deliver with us
Supporting our corporate, online, and licensed networks, you will manage inventory holding and carrying costs, unit level planning, and maintain stock levels in distribution centres. This is a cross-functional position requiring robust engagement with various stakeholders across the organisation.
You'll also
* Provide a forecast unit inventory plan based on a demand forecast to support efficiency in the supply chain.
* Ensure the accuracy and integrity of finished inventories ($8m+) and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of physical inventories including all obsolescence and write off processes.
* Support and develop category reporting and analysis for the planning & category management function.
* Manage warehouse and store in stocks whilst driving effective use of working capital.
About you
We are looking for an experienced professional with an inventory, merchandising, production, warehouse, or FMCG background. You will have knowledge and understanding of retail inventory management functions, processes, and systems.
You'll also need
* Min 5 years relevant production planning or merchandise planning experience in a multi-category environment.
* Demonstrated experience in sales, margin, and inventory budgeting and forecasting in a retailer or manufacturing environment.
* Demonstrated experience planning to support a retail promotional program.
* Broad understanding of the supply chain process.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
* Experience in managing a broad stakeholder group.
How we'll deliver for you
* Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia.
* We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Safety every day.
* Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose.
We're delivering together
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