ROLE DETAILS

• $43-$48 per hour + super (depending on experience)
• Marsden Park, NSW
• Immediate start
• On-site role
• 3-month temporary assignment, part time 3 days per week. With potential to extend depending on business needs

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Join a globally recognised retail brand known for delivering premium products and an exceptional customer experience. This collaborative business values innovation, continuous improvement and teamwork, offering employees the opportunity to work across multiple functions while making a genuine commercial impact. With a supportive culture and strong internal partnerships, you'll enjoy meaningful work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise is valued.

ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Supply Planning Analyst to step into a varied, hands-on role supporting a busy planning team during a temporary backfill. Working closely with Retail, Sales, Product, Marketing and Supply Chain, you'll ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time through forecasting, inventory analysis and supply planning. This role offers the perfect blend of analytical work and cross-functional stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both detailed data analysis and commercial collaboration.

DUTIES

• Manage supply plans across apparel and accessories to support forecast demand
• Analyse large datasets to identify inventory trends, risks and opportunities
• Forecast inventory requirements and purchase volumes
• Prepare reporting for inventory meetings and supply planning reviews
• Monitor product launches and highlight stock risks or delays
• Partner with Retail, Sales, Product and Marketing teams to align inventory with seasonal campaigns
• Maintain planning documentation and purchasing schedules
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to support the end-to-end supply planning process
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and insights to support business decisions

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in Supply Planning is essential
• Experience in inventory planning, merchandise planning or allocation highly regarded
• SAP experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills with confidence managing large, complex datasets
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical capability
• Strong forecasting and inventory management experience
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running
• Procurement planning experience will also be considered where forecasting responsibilities have been involved

BENEFITS

• Attractive hourly rate of $43-$48 per hour+ super (doe)
• Flexible part-time opportunity 3 days
• Potential for the assignment to extend
• Join a collaborative, high-performing planning team
• Varied role with exposure across Retail, Sales, Marketing and Product
• Immediate start with genuine autonomy and ownership
• Amazing offices, with parking and onsite gym facilities

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
At Lotus People, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.
Every application we receive is reviewed by a real person, never by AI. If your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, a consultant will be in touch within 2-3 business days for an initial phone screen. Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to a virtual interview with the consultant managing the role.
Due to the volume of applications and the specific nature of our briefs, we are unable to take phone enquiries about roles before an application is submitted. We ask that all interested candidates please apply online and wait to hear from us. Rest assured, we respond to every applicant, regardless of the outcome, so you will not be left wondering.
Lotus People are proud to have been awarded Best Agency for Candidate Experience for five consecutive years. We look forward to providing you with a positive and respectful experience.