Job Description
As Australia and New Zealand's biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.
As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.
Join the team
A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced General Merchandise Planner to be part of an amazing merchandise planning team. This is your chance to make your mark and help us shape this exciting category!
Our teams are doing great things & taking our General Merchandise division to a whole new level! This is a high calibre/high strategic growth area and we need an incredible Planner to support us on this journey.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Planner working for Kmart, your role is vital to ensure we have the right stock in the right place at the right time whilst understanding the Kmart customer, improving inventory efficiencies, and delivering overall commercial outcomes towards the Kmart strategy.
Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to):
Managing the merchandise financial plan to achieve sales, profit, stockturn and ROI budgets
Delivering key profit objectives through innovation, customer orientation, inventory management and analysis
Establish strategies to satisfy the target customer in line with merchandise strategy
Trading your business to maximise every opportunity and minimise risks
Control a significant Open to Buy
Forecasting stock requirements to maximise revenue, margin and stock turn performance
Working collaboratively with your buyer and the broader team
To be successful in this role:
We are looking for an individual with vast experience in managing multi-million dollar portfolios with the ability to adapt and pivot in a fast paced environment. You love focussing on product, customers are always front of mind and building and managing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders is one of your strengths. We'd also love you to have:
Strong commercial acumen and numerical skills, high levels of attention to detail.
Ability to observe, interpret and act upon trends in customer behaviour.
Highly inquisitive, self-driven with strong organisation skills.
Ability to develop accurate financial plans, assortment plans that are relevant to the customer and deliver financial outcomes.
Quantification of individual products over time.
Ability to articulate observations, reasons for actions taken and high levels of persuasiveness.
Proficient with business intelligence tools, Excel, Word and Outlook.
Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, Commerce or Retail related degree
Planning experience within General Merchandise/ Hardgoods and planning experience across a variety of categories is advantageous
As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.
Join the team
A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced General Merchandise Planner to be part of an amazing merchandise planning team. This is your chance to make your mark and help us shape this exciting category!
Our teams are doing great things & taking our General Merchandise division to a whole new level! This is a high calibre/high strategic growth area and we need an incredible Planner to support us on this journey.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Planner working for Kmart, your role is vital to ensure we have the right stock in the right place at the right time whilst understanding the Kmart customer, improving inventory efficiencies, and delivering overall commercial outcomes towards the Kmart strategy.
Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to):
Managing the merchandise financial plan to achieve sales, profit, stockturn and ROI budgets
Delivering key profit objectives through innovation, customer orientation, inventory management and analysis
Establish strategies to satisfy the target customer in line with merchandise strategy
Trading your business to maximise every opportunity and minimise risks
Control a significant Open to Buy
Forecasting stock requirements to maximise revenue, margin and stock turn performance
Working collaboratively with your buyer and the broader team
To be successful in this role:
We are looking for an individual with vast experience in managing multi-million dollar portfolios with the ability to adapt and pivot in a fast paced environment. You love focussing on product, customers are always front of mind and building and managing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders is one of your strengths. We'd also love you to have:
Strong commercial acumen and numerical skills, high levels of attention to detail.
Ability to observe, interpret and act upon trends in customer behaviour.
Highly inquisitive, self-driven with strong organisation skills.
Ability to develop accurate financial plans, assortment plans that are relevant to the customer and deliver financial outcomes.
Quantification of individual products over time.
Ability to articulate observations, reasons for actions taken and high levels of persuasiveness.
Proficient with business intelligence tools, Excel, Word and Outlook.
Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, Commerce or Retail related degree
Planning experience within General Merchandise/ Hardgoods and planning experience across a variety of categories is advantageous
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Merchandise Planner- General Merchandise position is now open for candidates interested in the Receptionist & Front office Jobs sector. This role in Mulgrave offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Receptionist & Front office Jobs is a plus.