Job description
About the Client
Our client is a leading retailer with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering quality products and exceptional customer experiences. Operating in a fast‑paced environment, they offer a dynamic workplace were collaboration and innovation drive success.
About the Role
As Supply Planner, you’ll ensure stores have the right stock at the right time, maximising sales and promotional execution. You’ll partner closely with Planners, Buyers and Distribution Centres to plan allocations, manage promotional orders and track performance across a large retail network.
Key responsibilities
About You
You’re a proactive, commercially minded planner who thrives in FMCG/retail cycles and can balance competing priorities with clarity.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Our client is a leading retailer with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering quality products and exceptional customer experiences. Operating in a fast‑paced environment, they offer a dynamic workplace were collaboration and innovation drive success.
About the Role
As Supply Planner, you’ll ensure stores have the right stock at the right time, maximising sales and promotional execution. You’ll partner closely with Planners, Buyers and Distribution Centres to plan allocations, manage promotional orders and track performance across a large retail network.
Key responsibilities
- Allocations: Build, update and analyse allocation models; select the right allocation method by product and situation; facilitate adjustments to hit sell‑through targets.
- Purchase Orders: Raise accurate, timely POs for direct‑to‑store merchandise and promotional orders; secure approvals; liaise with DCs for receipting and inventory management.
- Quantification: Work with the Planner and Buying team to quantify allocations from sales forecasts for promotions, new lines and short‑lifecycle ranges.
- Analysis: Monitor sell‑through, in‑stock positions (stores & DCs) and promotional execution; track catalogue features and identify risk; complete ad‑hoc analysis and recommend improvements.
- Stakeholder service: Respond to store, franchise and operations queries promptly and professionally; communicate with positive intent.
- Product life cycle: Activate replenishment for new articles and manage discontinued/non‑standard SKUs in line with policy.
About You
You’re a proactive, commercially minded planner who thrives in FMCG/retail cycles and can balance competing priorities with clarity.
- FMCG or major supermarket experience in supply planning, demand planning, inventory or logistics (e.g., promotional cycles, DC/store network, supplier/retailer interfaces).
- Advanced Excel and strong systems savvy.
- Ability to link supply decisions to business outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and clear, honest communication.
- Retail/pharmacy/beauty category exposure.
- Experience with enterprise planning/ERP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA/Blue Yonder) and store/DC collaboration.
- Proven delivery on timelines and change initiatives.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
