Planning AssistantHybrid

About us 

Family. It means everything to us. From our very first baby steps as a small Balwyn store in 1979, we've grown to become Australia's largest and best-loved baby retailer.  

About the role 

As Baby Bunting continues our journey to be customer first, we are seeking a Planning Assistant to work closely with our planners and buyers to ensure we have the right stock, in the right place, at the right time!  

Your experience in a high SKU count category will support your success in this very fast paced role. 

Your passion, agility and strong stock management experience will be prominent, as will your strong supplier and stakeholder relationship building abilities. 

What’s in it for you… 

• 💰 Competitive salary and incentives. 
• 🌱 We're accelerating our growth across Australia and New Zealand, and when we grow, you grow! 
• 🎓 Training pathways designed to encourage personal growth and professional development. 
• 🛍️ Employee discount 
• 🤰 Paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary carers 
• 🏡 Hybrid working 
• 🤝 A dynamic, friendly team environment where you’ll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals. 
• 💬 Employee Assistance Program. 
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 A team member hub, 🚗 Onsite parking, ‍♀️ Wellness room, 🏀 Basketball court,🍖 BBQ area, 🏓 Outdoor table tennis 

Key Responsibilities

Stock Management

• Place & check replenishment order proposals and approve orders within the agreed timeline 
• Manage stock allocations to achieve highest level of stockturn 
• Ensure store baseline and promotional forecast accuracy 
• Working with available tools to forecast at item and location level 
• Liaise with suppliers on stock and product availability and resolve any supply issues 
• Review Store Grading and allocate stock based on sales and stock data. 

Analysis and Reporting 

• Review replenishment against sales performance and maintain stock levels accordingly 
• Evaluate supplier performance in relation to supply and delivery in full - DIFOT 

Supplier Engagement

• Maintain accuracy of supplier stock forecasts 
• Evaluate supplier performance in relation to supply and delivery 

Store support

• Analyse store performance and monitor store inventory levels to ensure all financials measures are achieved 

What you'll bring to the role: 

• A tertiary qualification & experience in a similar role is advantageous, however not essential 
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving 
• Strong analytical skills and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel  
• Flexibility in your approach and an ability to meeting deadlines 
• An achievement orientation and drive for results 

Please note;

• Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.
• Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.

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