Junior Demand Planner In Training

We have a fantastic opportunity within our Supply Chain team for a Junior Demand Planner in Training. The Junior Category Manager in Training role will participate in an established 12-month program learning our best supply chain practice and systems.

Upon completion of the 12-month program, the Demand Planner in Training will be equipped with the skills required to apply and be considered for a Supply Chain role.

This opportunity would be a great fit for a recent graduate who is looking to start their demand planning /supply chain career or a candidate with a commercial background who is looking to grow their eCommerce experience and transition into a Supply Chain Career.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• In this role, you will support the Demand Planner on the below activites:
• Actively managing and monitoring inventory levels to achieve company goals and KPIs, ensuring purchase orders are accurate and on time
• Being proactive and proposing improvements to current processes, thinking critically, challenging yourself and others
• Ensuring timely import of products and stock management, to ensure an exceptional customer experience
• Understanding and minimising logistics and warehousing costs by effectively analysing inventory levels and purchase orders’ shipments sizes and frequency
• Regular demand analysis and audit to avoid potential stock outs and aged stock, taking corrective action where necessary
• Analysing performance of various product ranges and recommending actions to key stakeholders
• Ensure we have a minimal number of sold-out products, monitoring them and timely updating of prices, presale dates and stock levels
• Partnering with Category Managers to ensure stock levels are sufficient, considering potential demand changes based on sales and / or promotional campaigns

To be successful in this role, you should be:

• University Degree qualified in a relevant field (Commerce, Business or similar)
• Practical Retail experience will be highly regarded, but not essential
• Comfortable building and maintaining effective relationships, through exceptional communication and engagement
• Highly analytical and possess commercial nous, being able to recognise opportunity and make quick decisions for the best commercial outcomes, so that we can offer market-leading pricing to our customers.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Being agile and adaptable is key to success!
• A whiz with Microsoft Excel (we’re talking VLOOKUP and pivot tables, not SUM and AVERAGE - and we will test your capabilities).
• Proficient in using various IT and cloud-based tools and demonstrate an ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and gain deeper category insights
• Ready to challenge, be challenged, and work within our highly disruptive business model.

Why Kogan.com?

• Work with an incredible team to solve important challenges, helping to drive Australia and New Zealand’s eCommerce future
• Your role has a lot of ownership, autonomy and little red tape. You’ll be empowered to achieve positive outcomes and your work will have a real impact
• You’ll be at the forefront of the eCommerce industry with us and be part of a company that are the Pioneers of eCommerce in Australia
• Be an Intrepreneur, playing a hands on role in shaping our strategy at our HQ
• A range of employee benefits such as; complimentary Kogan First Membership, team exclusive discounts, Health & Wellness program, Learning & Development and Lunch & Learns, Hackathons, Team member referral program, Company and team events and celebrations, community engagement (volunteering) and extensive career development opportunities plus loads more!