Inventory PlannerApply now Job no: 512549 Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: North Island - New Zealand Categories: Merchandise About UsWith over 200 stores and over 13,000 team members across Australia and New Zealand, JB Hi-Fi is one of Australasia's largest and most trusted retailers.
Specialising in consumer electronics, home entertainment, small appliances and white goods, JB Hi-Fi strives to deliver the most extensive range, cheapest prices and genuine service to customers every day.The heart of our business is our people and we are proud of a culture that fosters teamwork, nurtures talent, encourages individuality and embraces diversity.The JB Hi-Fi New Zealand business comprises 20 stores and a growing online and commercial business.
There is a significant opportunity to grow and expand the JB Hi-Fi business in New Zealand and, over the next three years, we will be investing in improving the JB Hi-Fi New Zealand customer offer, refreshing the store network, opening new stores and upgrading our online platform.
Benefits Be part of a diverse, collaborative, and supportive team who are passionate about the work we doGrowth mindset culture with a focus on individual skills and career developmentA flexible work environment and competitive salary packageFantastic career opportunities across the broader JB Hi-Fi/The Good Guys Group We can offer you a role where you'll be challenged every day to make a difference in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
We can offer a competitive package, great employee discounts, and special offers across JB Hi-Fi, paid parental leave, and novated leasing.
The RoleAs the Inventory Planner, you will work closely with the Marketing and Online Team to ensure the demand management and inventory planning and supply is adequate to service customer needs, while minimizing working inventory investment by assessing demand activity.
The planner will reflect demand changes in our planning systems to ensure high accuracy of forecast needs, inventory records, item usage history, and forecasting files.Key Responsibilities: Develop inventory management plans to support day to day operations, product launches and promotionsCreating purchase orders to suppliers within category open to buyConstant interaction with sales and assessment of demand requirements.
Reflect changes in SKU level forecastsConduct financial risk assessments on perspective purchasesSupport the retail store network with all inventory related enquiresConduct root cause analysis when necessaryIdentify current and potential product shortages, develop and execute recovery, advise interested parties of status and recovery plansMaintain and update master files [items, vendors, pricing, etc]Coordinate SKU level unit forecasts within agreed to Product Category revenue expectationsAchieve consensus on operating plans and inventory goalsProvide reports and requested information to product manager as neededDevelop systems and procedures required to meet service and inventory turn objectivesBuild rapport and manage the relationships with suppliersAssist product manager in category promotional activity across ATL and BTLMaintain store merchandising planogramsAssist Product Manager in developing new merchandising material (POS) as required and to work with the category development team on execution Skills & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or equivalent education and experience (preferred but not essential)Retail industry experienceStrong skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, hlookups)Strong analytical skills – creating and interpreting sales and profit reportsAbility to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholdersGood understanding of Master Data and DatabasesGood understanding of Supply Chain Metrics To ApplyIf you are interested in this exciting opportunity with us, please click apply and upload your CV.