**Work options**: Hybrid
- This is an amazing opportunity to work with one of Australia's most respected, strong, and stable retail brands
- Flexible Hybrid working team
- Great benefits, including discounts across all brands
Supercheap Auto is a thriving specialty retail business, specialising in automotive parts and accessories. As the inaugural Super Retail Group brand established in 1972, Supercheap Auto has since grown into a major specialist retailer with over 300 stores across Australia and New Zealand and more than 3,800 team members. Supercheap Auto attributes its success and expansion to the emphasis placed on team members, stores, and an extensive product range.
**About the position**
We are looking for a Supply & Operations Planning Manager based in our support office located in Strathpine, Brisbane and reporting into our Head of Demand, Supply & Replenishment. In this role you and your team of 2 direct reports will be responsible for the flow of stock from our 5 distribution centres to our +330 stores across AU and NZ. You will be part of a team who is focused on delivering the best outcome for our customers through accurate supply chain planning and you will work closely with the rest of our Merchandise and Planning teams in the support office, as well as our Retail Operations and Group Supply Chain teams from across AU & NZ.
**The role also involves**:
- Forecasting inbound and outbound stock flows for our distribution centres within agreed tolerances, so the Group Supply Chain can efficiently manage operations
- Understanding our E2E supply chain and systems to problem solve issues or improve processes, so we deliver the best results for our customers
- Managing deleted, aged and dormant stock levels in DC's, ensuring we remain at appropriate levels for the business and DC capacity
- Supporting our new, refurbishment and relocation store programs with accurate store stock planning to agreed timelines
- Manage the store stock feedback process, ensuring your team are providing timely feedback and actions plans within agreed SLA's
- Building strong and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Developing your team's skill and gain knowledge to help us continuously improve our established processes
**To be successful in this role, you will have**:
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with strong communication skills and an ability to build collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong team focus and experience in coaching and developing team members
- Experience in supply chain planning or analytical roles in either retail or FMCG industries
- Strength in interpretating and analysing data coupled with demonstrated proactive and collaborative problem-solving abilities
- Excellent time management and prioritisation with the ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines from various stakeholders
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Exposure to SAP / JDA (Blue Yonder) or similar systems
**Why join Super Retail Group?**
- Promote work life balance through flexible work practices
- Commitment to your professional development
- Generous Team Member Discounts across all Super Retail Group brands
Super Retail Group has been awarded an Aon Best Employer Award for Australia, 2019.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Super Retail Group strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees_
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