Demand Planner

• Apr 2023 - Present

Demand Planner

• Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

Demand Planner for Kmart’s Menswear and Footwear RBU, I work with 9 teams. Generating the Unit and Revenue Forecast for all automated products across all departments. The position requires a high level of collaboration with the Planning as well as Inventory function coupled with business acumen and detail knowledge of all systems to accurately forecast the unit buy for each department.

Supply Analyst

• Nov 2021 - May 2022

Supply Analyst's key responsibility is to ensure the right stock is at the right store at the right time. Managing the Replenishment function for the business the order generation requires a continuous collaboration with the Merch, Inventory, Supply Chain and Support Office functions to ensure timely delivery of all orders every week.

Planning Assistant

• Nov 2019 - Nov 2021

A Planning Assistant's job role entails assisting the planner in all areas of Planning including, setting up & using line cards to manage the OTB, preparing the Total Product Review (TPR) document and actualizing LY (Prepared for every half), generating and heading Post Seasonal Reviews, liaising with buying office, managing stock flows and data analysis and reporting to assist in the planning process.

Inventory Co-ordinator

• Dec 2015 - Nov 2019

Managing and Allocating the inbound flow of Intimates, into all Australian and New Zealand Stores (216 stores), Planning, Forecasting & Managing sourcing for (Class) Maternity.

Allocation Analyst-Ladieswear

• Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

Primary focus as an Allocation analyst of Australia's leading clothing chain with over 300 stores around the country is to determine the accurate amount of inventory that stores require to operate most efficiently and achieve financial goals throughout the year. It requires detail analysis of historical data and an in depth analysis/understanding of fashion, trends, sales patterns in each location within the country. Allocation of Woven Tops in ladies ware, Danniie Pattiets, Missoni, Desert Designs, and other Designers for Target products. Ensuring the company has an ideal amount of inventory on hand, correct qty for advertised lines, planing exit strategies for inactive/slow moving items. Development of product-availability plans for various seasons of the year by engaging in forecasting activities and also determining which types of items will be most in-demand in different market areas. Show less

Assistant Accountant

• Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

Management of daily and monthly bank reconciliation of all stores across Melbourne. Reconciliation of inventory, internal stock transfers, root cause analysis of stock discrepancies and reporting of variances. Management of all overhead payments for all stores. Recording and managing cash inflows and outflows of all stores on MYOB. Payroll Management of daily and monthly bank reconciliation of all stores across Melbourne. Reconciliation of inventory, internal stock transfers, root cause analysis of stock discrepancies and reporting of variances. Management of all overhead payments for all stores. Recording and managing cash inflows and outflows of all stores on MYOB. Payroll

Asst. Manager - Category Management

• Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

Management of the Homeware department within the Keells Super Chain (45 stores Island wide) inclusive of Stationary, Tools, Kitchenware, Pasticware and Seasonal products. Development of plannogrames, product rationalization, automation of the order process, sourcing, margin negotiations and inventory management. Managed the group's clothing arm - KEKO. Management of the Homeware department within the Keells Super Chain (45 stores Island wide) inclusive of Stationary, Tools, Kitchenware, Pasticware and Seasonal products. Development of plannogrames, product rationalization, automation of the order process, sourcing, margin negotiations and inventory management. Managed the group's clothing arm - KEKO.

Senior Buyer

• Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

Management of the Homeware Department. Sourcing from local and international markets (China/Bangkok/India), Budgeting, Forecasting, Importation of goods, Designing, Warehousing and Inventory Management of all Homeware products sold in 25 ODEL department stores Island wide. Management of the Homeware Department. Sourcing from local and international markets (China/Bangkok/India), Budgeting, Forecasting, Importation of goods, Designing, Warehousing and Inventory Management of all Homeware products sold in 25 ODEL department stores Island wide.

Assistant Manager - FMCG

• Apr 2006 - Aug 2007

Management of all merchandising operations from Sourcing, Supplier and Margin negotiations to the maintenance of 21,000SKU within the FMCG SBU.

Assistant Business Development Manager

• Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

Development of Internal processes to align with international standards to achieve retail excellence which lead to the company being awarded the Presidential Award for the most Consumer friendly Retailer in 2007.

Store Manager

• Oct 2004 - Jul 2005

The youngest Asian Female store manager in the history of Tesco PLC.Managed GoldHawk express in London which including a team of 33. Worked with the Directors and Area Managers as part of the finance squad in London.

Group Opperation Support - Internal Auditor

• Jan 2004 - Sep 2004

Audited Tesco Express stores in Group 87. Cash Audit, Stock Audit, HR audit, Shrink Audit, Managing the Law Audit etc...Was successful in improving the group audit stores from red to green during my tenure as GOS...

Duty Manager

• Nov 2002 - Jan 2004

Duties & Responsibilities of a Duty Manager revolved mainly around assisting the Store Manager with daily routines, execution of tasks to achieve the store KPIs, manning the shifts and leading the team by championing standards of retail excellence at all times.

Administrative Assistant/ Stock Controller

• Jun 2001 - Nov 2002