Senior demand manager - Brisbane

99 BIKES

99 Bikes is Australia’s largest bicycle retailer with 60+ retail stores across Australia and over 600 staff. We are a purpose driven business and are committed to enriching the mind, body, earth and soul with the freedom of riding.

99 bikes are a rapidly growing and successful business which offer unique roles emphasizing diversity, opportunities for progression and making a big difference. Some of benefits of joining the 99 bikes team include:

• We partner with our ‘Earning To Give’ charities and lead numerous environmental focuses.

• Amazing team environment with a culture of high performance, reward & recognition (including events) and autonomy & ownership in all roles.

• Career progression and opportunities. We promote from within 99% of the time.

• Flexible working options to support work/life balance.

• $1000 Self Development allowance each year to boost our mental, physical or financial health.

• Opportunities to qualify for our ‘Global’ event annually for our top achievers.

• Generous staff purchasing policy on all products we sell.

About the Role Demand Planning is an expanding function within our business with significant opportunities. We are seeking an experienced, open minded, enthusiastic individual with the willingness to develop our team whilst achieving results through strong performance. This is a great opportunity for any experienced planner excited to learn about our business and apply their skills in a career in retail support planning!

Key responsibilities

• Demand planning for our Bikes Category.

• Continuous maintenance of forecasts & liaising with suppliers.

• Data management for our Bikes Category.

• Management and identification of aged & slow-moving inventory.

• Collaborating with Category Managers to assist in making decisions to improve the financial performance of the category.

• Transparent, reporting and analysis for the Product Team Leader, Bikes Team Leader and Category Managers.

• Working with our retail stores and Team Leaders to deliver value.

We are looking for:

• A driven individual who is looking to learn, share and expand skills

• 3+ years of demand planning experience

• A demonstrable and proven track record of high achievements.

• An analytical mind and passion for solving problems.

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal for the ability to deal directly with our store and supply network

• Worked with ERP systems and Business Intelligence systems.

• Intermediate to advanced level MS Excel skills.

• Other experience in merchandise & inventory planning within a retail and/or wholesale environment.