Inventory Planner

Harvey Norman Stores (NZ) Pty; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership discounts

Eye care

Dental care

Banking product discounts

Exclusive staff discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (Raise)

Long service recognition at 5-year Mil

Company events

Job summary

Harvey Norman Stores (NZ) Pty is seeking an Inventory Planner for our Manukau Support Office. The role focuses on maintaining accurate forecasts, supporting stock availability, and analyzing KPIs to drive commercial outcomes.

You will use Netstock and SAP BI within a retail context to keep inventory flowing smoothly. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, experience with forecasting systems, and excellent communication to collaborate with category managers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory planning within retail or a related industry.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience with inventory forecasting systems such as Netstock or similar.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with SAP BI tools such as Business Objects, Dashboards, BW, and HANA.
• Familiarity with Windows-based systems and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory forecasts using different systems (Netstock & SAP BI).
• Collaborate with category managers to support planning and stock availability.
• Monitor and analyse inventory KPIs including stock turn, sell-through and availability.
• Identify and resolve inventory issues through proactive problem-solving and data analysis.
• Build strong relationships across internal teams and external suppliers.
• Support product ranging and replenishment processes to meet customer demands.

Skills

Inventory planning

Advanced MS Excel

Netstock

SAP BI

Data analysis

Communication

Relationship-building

Windows-based systems

Tools

Netstock

SAP BI

Business Objects

Dashboards

BW

HANA

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory Planner to join our team. This is a full-time role, located in our Manukau Support Office!

About the Role

This role is key to ensuring optimal stock levels and supporting commercial outcomes through accurate forecasting and data-driven decision‑making. You will support our teams by using planning tools and systems to keep inventory flowing smoothly and help the business perform well.

Some key tasks will include:

• Maintain accurate inventory forecasts using different systems (Netstock & SAP BI)
• Collaborate with category managers to support planning and stock availability
• Monitor and analyse inventory KPIs including stock turn, sell‑through and availability
• Identify and resolve inventory issues through proactive problem-solving and data analysis
• Build strong relationships across internal teams and external suppliers
• Support product ranging and replenishment processes to meet customer demands

About You

You are a reliable and independent planner with a strong analytical mindset, able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy solving problems with data.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in inventory planning within retail or a related industry
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience with inventory forecasting systems such as Netstock or similar
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Experience with SAP BI tools such as Business Objects, Dashboards, BW, and HANA
• Familiarity with Windows‑based systems and planning tools

AboutUs

Harvey Norman was introduced to New Zealand in 1997, since then we have become a household name, with over 45 stores nationwide plus offsite warehouses, commercial offices and the Auckland Support Office. Our diverse team is made up of over 2000 individuals who each bring a uniquely dynamic expertise to the workforce.Harvey Norman continues to grow throughout New Zealand with new stores opening each year and our team grows with us.

We pride ourselves on being a market leader and have a great track record of providing high quality products and outstanding customer service. Here at Harvey Norman, we are proud to boast that all our General Managers and retail Store Managers have been promoted from within the business. This is your opportunity to learn from the best and grow to be one of the best!

About the benefits

Our staff make our brand amazing and over the last 25 years have built our business into one of NZ’s leading retailers. Working with us means you get access to some exclusive staff perks, including:

• Discounted, gym membership, eye care, dental care and banking products.
• Exclusive staff discounts on our products.
• Access to Employee Assistant Programme Services (Raise).
• Long service recognition at each of your 5-year milestones.

At Harvey Norman it’s never just a job, it’s a career. If you’re the kind of person who’s dedicated, people-oriented and loves tackling new challenges, you’re perfect for us. Harvey Norman offers comprehensive training and induction to the company and are looking for someone with the right attitude and team fit.