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Demand Planner - Retail
Apply nowJob no:514504 Work type:Full time Location:VIC - Metro Categories:Merchandise
Are you an analytical and driven Demand Planner with a passion for retail and the great outdoors? Anaconda, Australia's leading outdoor adventure retailer and part of the iconic Spotlight Retail Group, is seeking a talented individual to join our growing team in a permanent hybrid role.
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in maximizing business returns and ensuring our customers always find what they need for their next adventure. You'll work with a vibrant, fast-paced team that embraces new ideas and rewards initiative.
Why Anaconda?
Excellent Salary + Superannuation + Profit Share: Your contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Career Progression & Development: Grow your career within a thriving, Australian-owned global retail organization.
Team Member Discounts: Gear up for your next adventure with fantastic discounts across Anaconda, Spotlight, Harris Scarfe, and Mountain Designs.
Work Flexibility: We support a healthy work-life balance.
Vibrant Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative environment where pace is embraced, and leadership is encouraged.
What You'll Be Doing:
Reporting to the Sales & Operations Manager, you'll be at the heart of our operations, optimizing demand and inventory levels with a strong focus on the end customer. Your key responsibilities will include:
Forecast Management: Regularly review, complete, and report on forecasts, ensuring clear communication of any significant variances.
Meeting Management: Lead alignment meetings with key stakeholders, driving operational and strategic recommendations.
Replenishment: Oversee weekly replenishment reviews, aligning with planners and managing ad-hoc store ordering.
Communication: Collaborate effectively with Merchandise Teams, Supply Chain, and Trade Partners to drive consensus decisions.
Process & Systems: Contribute to the continuous development of our forecasting tools and reporting, identifying and optimizing efficiencies.
What We're Looking For:
2+ years of retail experience with a strong understanding of retail operations.
Demonstrated experience in forecasting and managing product demand.
Highly motivated and analytical with a passion for retail.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Outlook (SAP experience is a plus!).
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive alignment.
A knack for utilizing data and analytics to identify trends and opportunities.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Exposure to a high SKU count environment is highly desirable.
Who We Are
Anaconda has come a long way from our first ever store in Bayswater Victoria, back in 2004. We have grown at a rapid rate and now have 88 stores and growing across Australia. With the largest range of outdoor products in Australia, it is our aim to inspire and enable everyone to create memorable outdoor experiences.
We are part of the iconic Spotlight Retail Group. As an Australian owned and operated global retail organisation that includes Australia’s most successful retailers encompassing the Spotlight, Harris Scarfe, Mountain Designs & Anaconda brands.
If you love the outdoors and adventure and are excited to be part of a dedicated team in a centrally located office near South Melbourne Market, we encourage you to apply!
Apply Now! Complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume. You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agency enquiries or applications please.
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Found the perfect Anaconda role for you and want to apply? Great!
You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.
1. Update Your CV
Make sure your CV is up-to- date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Anaconda employees have the right to work in Australia.
2. Apply
You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.
3. Attend An Interview
If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:
phone interview
face-to-face interview
group interview.
4. Reference & Police Check
As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work-related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.
5. Job Offer
Congratulations! If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on
Anaconda and your responsibilities and entitlements.
