Inventory & Forecast Manager

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We have an exciting opportunity for an Inventory and Forecast Manager to join our team within the Online category! In this role you will ensure optimal inventory levels at Central Fulfilment Centres and store supporting online to maximise sales and profits. Drive forecast and allocation accuracy improvements for locations supporting online fulfilment.

What you’ll be doing

As an Inventory and Forecast Manager working for Kmart you will:          

• Lead a team that ensures sufficient inventory availability for online customers
• Ensure accurate online trade forecasts
• Ensure seamless execution in collaboration with online fulfilment, inventory and trade teams
• Ensure right apportionment of inventory to central fulfilment centres, hub, feeder and click and collect stores
• Recommend and manage inventory parameters for online CFCs
• Effectively plan and coordinate monthly meetings with key stakeholders to ensure commercial and inventory management objectives are achieved
  
  

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• An Associate Degree in Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, or Forecasting.
• Experience with Allocations and Demand and Fulfillment systems for online.
• Strong forecasting and replenishment planning expertise.
• Preferably, experience in online retail management.
• Demonstrated team leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis capability.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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