Demand Planner

at  Bunnings

At Bunnings, you’ll make a positive difference to our business and beyond.
Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites, and online, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.
By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work.
We are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join our Merchandise team.
About the role:
As the Demand Planner, you’ll be the strategic orchestrator of our inventory, ensuring we have the right stock, in the right place, at the right time. Your expertise in crafting accurate demand forecasts, powered by insightful business intelligence and analytics, will satisfy customer needs and drive our success. With your experience in similar roles, strong grasp of market trends, and solution-oriented approach, you’ll be pivotal in meeting and exceeding customer expectations

As the Demand Planner, you can expect to:

• Ensure strong inventory management through sound analysis, resulting in accurate forecasts for FIS and FOB lines.
• Manage forecasts, continually reviewing and identifying trends.
• Ensure the department strategy is executed in accordance with the overall business strategy.
• Understand store network requirements & continuously work to understand the relevant systems, policies and procedures in store and in support office.
• Prepare information for review and discussion, maintaining appropriate reporting to measure performance.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience forecasting sales and analysing trends with the ability to clearly communicate and articulate analysis performed to all areas internal to the business as well as external to suppliers.

Further requirements include;

• Advanced skills in Excel and skilled in data analytics.
• Proven experience working in a similar demand planning or inventory role.
• Demonstrated experience influencing stakeholders to drive portfolio performance.
• Understanding of customer trends & expectations with the ability to provide solutions.
• Ability to build relationships & trust with stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen partnered with ability to analyse data and produce relevant, accurate and timely information to stakeholders and decision makers.
• Have strong problem solving and time management skills.

We’re here to support you.
Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au and a member of the team will be in touch.
You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

There’s so much on offer when you’re part of our Bunnings team with benefits including:

• Our flexible and informal work environment which helps bring balance between work and home.
• Team discount at Bunnings, OnePass and with other Wesfarmers retailers including Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Catch.
• Discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance, gyms, car rental) and cost price food and drinks at our Bunnings café.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, annual flu vaccinations and health checks.
• The opportunity to create a real difference in your local community and environment.

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.
Please note that if your application progresses to the reference check stage, you may be required to submit a police check. If your search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role

Please refer the Job description for details