International Wholesale Planner

Global Retail Brands Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Retail Brands, a leading homewares retailer, seeks an experienced International Wholesale Planner to drive end-to-end planning from China manufacturing to customers in NA, Denmark, and South Africa. You’ll work with Product Development, International Sales, Suppliers, and Logistics to ensure product availability and timely delivery.

The role requires strong forecasting, inventory management, and ERP/MRP experience, plus excellent stakeholder communication across regions.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply planning, demand planning, inventory planning, or production planning in an international business.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, commerce or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and large data analysis.
• Experience with CIN7, PRONTO or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong forecasting and inventory management capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management across suppliers, logistics partners, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply planning across manufacturing, warehousing, and international wholesale markets.
• Develop and maintain SKU-level demand forecasts aligned to production capacity.
• Plan stock availability across North America, Denmark, and South Africa.
• Manage inventory levels across multiple distribution locations to optimise stock turns.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to align production schedules with forecasted demand.
• Collaborate with logistics providers and 3PL partners for export shipment planning.
• Monitor stock movements, lead times, and supply chain constraints.
• Analyse sales and inventory data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Maintain ERP data integrity: lead times, safety stock, BOMs, MOQ data, etc.
• Deliver reporting and insights to senior leaders to inform decisions.

Skills

Supply planning

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

Production planning

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related

Tools

CIN7

PRONTO

ERP/MRP platforms

Job description

At Global Retail Brands, we're more than Australia's leading specialty homewares retailer. We're a growing global business, bringing innovative products to customers across multiple international markets.

We're looking for an experienced and commercially savvy International Wholesale Planner to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving the movement of products from our manufacturing partners in China to customers across North America, Denmark, and South Africa.

About the Role

As our International Wholesale Planner, you'll own the end-to-end planning process across global manufacturing, warehousing, and international wholesale markets. Working closely with Product Development, International Sales, Suppliers, Logistics Partners, and Shipping Teams, you'll ensure the right products are available in the right markets at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply planning across manufacturing, warehousing, and international wholesale markets
• Develop and maintain SKU-level demand forecasts aligned to production capacity and market requirements
• Plan stock availability across North America, Denmark, and South Africa, considering market demand, pricing structures, and tariffs
• Manage inventory levels across multiple distribution locations to optimise stock turns and product availability
• Partner with manufacturing teams to align production schedules with forecasted demand
• Coordinate closely with logistics providers and 3PL partners to ensure efficient export shipment planning and delivery timelines
• Monitor stock movements, lead times, and supply chain constraints, proactively identifying and mitigating risks
• Analyse sales and inventory data to uncover trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Maintain ERP system integrity, including lead times, safety stock settings, BOMs, and MOQ data
• Deliver reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders to support strategic decision-making

About You

• Experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Production Planning, or a similar role within an international business
• A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and large-scale data analysis
• Experience working with ERP/MRP platforms such as CIN7, PRONTO, or similar systems
• Strong forecasting and inventory management capabilities
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence working with suppliers, logistics partners, and commercial teams across different regions
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for optimising planning processes and supply chain performance

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing international business with ambitious expansion plans
• Work with global suppliers, partners, and customers across multiple continents
• Join a collaborative, high-performing team where your ideas and insights are valued
• Take ownership of a role that has genuine impact on business performance and customer outcomes
• Develop your career within one of Australia's leading retail groups

If you're looking for an opportunity that combines international supply chain planning, commercial strategy, and global stakeholder engagement, we'd love to hear from you.