Brighter Futures Start Here 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 A great opportunity has become available for an experienced Planner to join a high-performing merchandise planning team and be part of the exciting Anko expansion journey. This is your chance to make your mark and help shape a growing category within a truly collaborative and forward-thinking team. You’ll be joining a fantastic team that is doing great things, playing a key role in taking Anko planning to the next level. This is a high-calibre, strategically important growth area, and we’re looking for an exceptional Planner to support and contribute to this journey. Drive performance in a high-growth portfolio. Shape range strategy. Lead with insight. What you’ll be doing As a Planner at Kmart, your role is vital to ensuring we have the right stock in the right place at the right time, while understanding the Kmart customer, improving inventory efficiency, and delivering strong commercial outcomes aligned to the broader Kmart strategy. Key responsibilities include <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Delivery of RBU sales through customer-focused range and financial strategy</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">OTB management, range architecture, and assortment optimisation</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Trade management, minimising markdown exposure, and driving profitability</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Alignment of Menswear category execution to broader RBU strategic priorities</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Managing the merchandise financial plan to achieve sales, profit, stockturn, and ROI budgets</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Forecasting stock requirements to maximise revenue, margin, and stock turn performance</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Trading the business to maximise opportunities and minimise risk</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Working collaboratively with your Buyer and the broader team</li> </ul> Leadership & capability uplift This role also plays a key leadership and capability uplift function by: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Supporting the Planning Manager and Business Manager to maximise RBU performance</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Coaching and developing Planning Assistants and junior team members</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Providing day-to-day planning support to ensure disciplined execution and timely decision-making across the RBU</li> </ul> To be successful in this role, you’ll have We’re looking for a results-focused Planner with experience managing multi-million-dollar portfolios, with the ability to adapt and pivot in a fast-paced environment. You’re customer-led, commercially sharp, and confident partnering with stakeholders across the business. You’ll also bring <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong commercial acumen and numerical skills, with high attention to detail</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to observe, interpret, and act on trends in customer behaviour</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">A highly inquisitive, self-driven mindset with strong organisation skills</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proven ability to develop accurate financial plans and customer-relevant assortment plans that deliver outcomes</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Confidence quantifying product performance over time (e.g., rate of sale, exit plans, risk/opportunity)</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proficiency with Excel and business tools (BI tools desirable)</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Planning experience within apparel/soft goods (Menswear preferred; broader category exposure is advantageous)</li> </ul> Benefits we’ll offer you: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy. </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Access to the Brighter Benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers! </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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 </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A dynamic learning and support program </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group </li> </ul> 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 [email protected]. If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now! #LI-Hybrid

Merchandise Planner ANKO (Chadstone, VIC, AU) @ K MART Australia Ltd

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