Planner - Retail

• Iconic Australian owned & operated global retail business
• Hybrid role - one week onsite & one week remote
• Discounts across all brands, Profit Share scheme and more!

We are seeking an experienced Business Planner to join our dynamic team at Spotlight. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence business performance through strategic planning, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will play a key role in driving sales, optimising inventory, and supporting both strategic and tactical initiatives across the business.

What’s in it for you?

We Pride Ourself On Providing Our Employees Incredible Career- Growth And Opportunities As Part Of The Spotlight Group Team, We Can Offer You

• Hybrid role with work flexibility – one week onsite and one week remote
• Profit Share Scheme, Discounts across all our retail brands and Employee only sales
• Exposure to and opportunities across one of Australia’s largest Retailers with continuing growth
• A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
• EAP, Gym Membership Discounts and more

What You Will Be Doing

• Financial Planning: provide monthly re-forecasts using all available information; inclusive of indicators such as sales, stock, GMROI, stock turns, and margins
• Inventory Management: provide accurate business analysis and strong guidance to the Merchandise & Leadership teams to maximise sales and margin and to optimise inventory. Drive the Markdown process to deal with slow sellers and end of life Articles
• Replenishment: manage replenishment parameters, oversee the allocations process and work with the Demand Planners to optimise inventory levels
• Analysis and Reporting: collate data and report on purchasing, inventory, product, marketing, markdowns and sales activities. Influence the Marketing Plan based on lessons learnt and identified tactical opportunities
• Teamwork: working with multiple teams and individuals in Spotlight as well as working with our Vendors. Building relationships and taking a collaborative approach to achieve business operational and strategic objectives
• Leadership: coach and develop the Inventory Analyst to achieve in their role and achieve KPIs
• Strategic Planning: drive the biannual category review and forward planning process within the team and achieve sign off
• Tactical Planning: supporting the delivery of the Sales and Marketing plans on a day to day and week to week basis

About You

• Must have demonstrated Planning experience 4+ years in Retail
• Extensive Analytical, Reporting and Forecasting experience
• Excellent knowledge of retail operations, large store formats / category killers and bulky good formats
• Strong ability to interpret data and results
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH) is Australia’s largest privately owned and operated family business, encompassing Spotlight Retail Group, Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments, and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.

With a portfolio of established and iconic brands including Spotlight, Anaconda, and Harris Scarfe, Spotlight Retail Group (SRG) is widely recognised as a market leader within the Australian retail industry.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your up-to-date resume via our online application portal.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No agency applications or enquiries, please.