Category Planner

• The ag retailer of the future with a rich 180-year history
• North Fremantle, WA Location

We are offering a rewarding role for a rural merchandise Category Planner to work alongside our West Region Merchandise team and contribute to the achievement of our strategic goals on a permanent basis. Support the develop and delivery of category plans and grow your career into the future!

A typical day may look like:

Reporting to the Region Category Manager, you will provide the highest level of category support to the West Regional merchandise team with a focus on analysis, pricing, forecasting, and reporting. In addition, you will perform a range of key functions including:

• You coordinate distribution centre fulfillment for animal health, animal management, fencing, general merchandise and water categories
• Coordinating inventory management, including inventory exchange programs, excess stock movement across the branch/store network
• Perform inventory analysis and reporting
• Develop and coordinate regional merchandise forecasts for allocated categories
• Complete sales and financial reporting
• Field enquires from internal customers and negotiate with suppliers to achieve a positive outcome for all parties
• Conducting reviews of suppliers (quality, delivery, price, service) and provide an assessment across relevant categories
• Continually look for ways to improve the merchandise and category plans

What we’ll love about you:

To be successful you must demonstrate exposure to an inventory administration with a high volume of SKUs across multiple product categories. You will also demonstrate:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical, critical reasoning capabilities
• Animal health knowledge is preferred
• The ability to quickly develop rapport with key stakeholders across a diverse business
• A customer focused approach and drive for excellence and accuracy in your work
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and exposure to SAP

Apply today!

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions’ policies, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.