Forecast Analyst: Demand Planning & Insights

Kmart; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Employee discounts

Career development programs

Bonus program eligibility

Parental leave & Circle In support

Mentor program

Kmart family benefits

Job summary

Kmart is seeking a Forecast Analyst to join our Inventory & Forecast team in Melbourne. You will ensure demand forecast integrity, translating outputs from the planning team, and provide exception-based feedback to merchandising, demand planners and inventory managers to meet forecast targets.

You’ll collaborate with Merchandise Planning to optimize inventory and present key insights to stakeholders, driving improvements in forecast accuracy.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Data Analysis, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce, Inventory, Supply Chain or related field.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Merchandise Planning to optimize inventory levels and achieve sales, margin and stockturn KPIs.
• Provide exception-based feedback to merchandise, demand planners and inventory managers to improve forecast accuracy.
• Own the merchandise relationship and drive enhancements in forecast accuracy across the planning function.
• Generate action plans and mitigation strategies using demand planning reports.
• Build inputs and strategies for the Demand Total Inventory Review (TIR) to support product strategy.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel

Power BI

Forecasting

Education

Degree in Data Analysis / Technology / Computer Science / Engineering / Commerce / Inventory / Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Kmart is seeking a Forecast Analyst to join our Inventory & Forecast team in Melbourne. You will ensure demand forecast integrity, translating outputs from the planning team, and provide exception-based feedback to merchandising, demand planners and inventory managers to meet forecast targets.

You’ll collaborate with Merchandise Planning to optimize inventory and present key insights to stakeholders, driving improvements in forecast accuracy.