Woolworths

Supply Planning Specialist  - Sydney

• Flexibility and work-life balance policies that will help you thrive - 2 days a week WFH

• Work with a team that supports growth and career development

• Permanent opportunity at our Bella Vista support office

We are Woolworths Group 

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do

Our Supply Planning Specialist position exists to deliver high levels of stock availability through agreed levels of inventory, efficiency and service to stores from Woolworths Distribution Centres. This is achieved through effective planning with Suppliers to identify efficiencies internally and externally, timely planning for key events as well as proactively securing supply during periods of supply shortages.

• Building demand and supply forecasts through facilitation of alignment between Buying Teams, Sales Forecasting and Suppliers

• Monitoring and maintaining appropriate stock levels 

• Working closely with stakeholders to ensure they are informed of Supply Chain changes that may influence service, inventory and stores

• Planning and execution of promotional activity 

• Facilitate business planning/collaboration meetings to keep appropriate stakeholders up to date with meaningful strategies to improve service, inventory or efficiency

What you’ll bring

• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, using Pivot tables and Google applications

• Ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders

• Supply chain, supply planning or procurement experience

• A team player with a high level of energy

• A proactive nature and strong problem solving ability

What you’ll experience

We embrace diversity of thought and love to take on challenges with a pragmatic and innovative approach. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, care, curiosity, openness, and a proactive attitude. We continually seek ways to pair, collaborate, support, and learn from each other as a team!

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams

• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network

• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app

• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.