Planner | BIG W - Sydney
- Be part of a skilled and collaborative planning team
- Think BIG and join one of Australia's biggest retailers
- 14 month contract available
We are Woolworths Group
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
What we're like at Big W
At BIG W everyday’s a big day. For you, this could be the start of something big. There are over 18,000 of us, in the biggest cities and the tiniest towns. And each of us has an important role to play to help make a real difference for families by providing real value, real solutions and real care.
If you have a passion for designing and delivering great customer and team experiences, a desire to join a business that is rapidly evolving into a purpose led digital retailer enabled by a great store network, and you’re looking for a place that cares about your development and growth, you could be who we’re looking for.
What you’ll do
As a Merchandise Planner in the BIG W business you will develop plans, forecasts and parameters that ensure our range has the right mix, quantity and price to drive sales, profit and optimise inventory. This critical role is also responsible for:
- Developing merchandise financial plans informed by top-down and bottom-up data
- Developing the option plan and setting a framework within which Buyers can select ranges; work with buyer to ensure range is bought within plan parameters and OTB
- Developing models and forecasts to support accurate financial planning and to optimise stock and sales
- Interrogate reports, provide insights and recommendations
- Work with the planogram team to optimise inventory and stock on hand
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role and thrive in our high performance culture, you will ideally have 2 - 3 years experience successfully trading a sizable category in terms of $ value.Assistant Planners with a strong background are welcome to apply.
- Commercial acumen - deliver results through others and thinks ahead
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret results, analyse and plan for the future
- Stakeholder management - is able to influence and positively engage with others.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and be adaptable to change
- Attention to detail with an ability to work to deadlines
What you’ll experience
We embrace diversity of thought and love to take on challenges with a pragmatic and innovative approach. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, care, curiosity, openness, and a proactive attitude. We continually seek ways to pair, collaborate, support, and learn from each other as a team!
- Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
- A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
- A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere' policy that gives you the opportunity to harmonise work, life and your wellbeing
- Parental Leave provisions and various leave types, including but not limited to Study Leave and Sports Representation Leave
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems.As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
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