Merchandise Inventory Manager

Brighter Futures Start Here

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.

What you’ll be doing:
 
 

As our new Merchandise Inventory Manager, you will lead a team of Inventory Managers who are responsible for replenishing and allocating merchandise from DCs to Stores. You will implement action plans by undertaking regular proactive analysis of overall merchandise performance to ensure we meet our financial objectives and have the right stock, in the right place at the right time to continually delight our customers!
 
Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to):
 
•    Deliver improved Lost Sales delivery by managing the E2E Merchandise process of Demand Plan, Order and Execution
•    Review current performance and provide updated forecasts which ensure transparency of performance against KPI’s.
•    Ensure insights, actions and optimization opportunities are presented through the Merchandise Forecast Review and TPR process
•    Drive DIFOT supplier improvement
•    Review and maintain the integrity of Demand and Fulfilment settings and parameters
•    Lead with values and commitment to the execution of the Kmart Strategy of “10-1-6”
 
To be successful in this role:
 
We're looking for a high performing leader who will bring a curious and data-driven mind-set as well as a passion for all things Retail! 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:
 
•    Proven leadership abilities with experience coaching and leading teams to ensure continuous development and career success.
•    Sound knowledge of Inventory Management (within a retail environment would be an advantage)
•    Effective communication & influencing skills (you will be required to drive local supplier DIFOT improvements as well as producing and communicating local supplier fulfilment forecasts)
•    Experience within Retail/Wholesale/Manufacturing, Merchandise Planning
•    Experience in Allocations, Demand and Fulfilment systems
•    Proven ability to execute action plan deliverables in a timely manner
•    Demonstrated Business Analysis experience
•    Ability to manage and interpret data
•    Strong attention to detail
•    Effective numerical, critical thinking and analytical skills 
•    High degree of Excel knowledge and experience with Power BI  
 
If you have a hunger to drive your leadership career forward, then we’d love to hear from you!
 

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 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 everyone gets 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’re here to make everyday living brighter

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.
 

A place you can belong

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and 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 irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like.

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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