Planning Assistant - Apparel

Description:

Brighter Futures Start Here
As Australia and New Zealand's biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.
As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.
Join the team
Are you ready to take the next step in your career with one of Australia’s most loved retailers? We’re on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Assistant to join our dynamic and high-performing Menswear Planning Team at Kmart.
As a Planning Assistant, you will support our Planning team in making strategic decisions through sales, sizing and regional analysis reporting. You’ll work closely with both our planning and inventory teams to make sure the right stock is in the right place—at the right time.
Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to):
• Run regular reporting and support the planning team in interpreting insights and identifying next steps to drive results
• Accountable for the setup of seasonal planning documents in preparation for the financial planning process
• Conduct size curve analysis and provide recommendations to improve size availability
• Analyse country/region and grading performance and suggest strategic actions
• Accountable for producing the post seasonal reports and support planners with post seasonal review preparation.
• Provide support to planners on key fixture planning and reporting.
• Confident and concise presentation of analysis in relevant meetings.
• Use product attribute reporting to understand category performance and drive sales opportunities
To be successful in this role:
We’re looking for a commercially savvy individual with a genuine interest in retail and a customer-first mindset. You enjoy diving into data, spotting trends, and working collaboratively to drive results. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are always looking for ways to improve.
We'd also love you to have:
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong understanding of apportionment and replenishment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage, analyse, and interpret data with confidence
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Effective numerical, critical thinking and analytical capabilities
• Sound knowledge of MS Applications, especially Excel
• Relevant qualification in Commerce, Business or Retail related is highly advantageous
• A hunger to learn and grow—we’re here to support your development!
Benefits we’ll offer you
• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart and Target
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
• A dynamic learning and support program
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group
We’re here to make everyday living brighter
From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.
A place you can belong
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 kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au
If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!
K MART Australia Ltd