Merchandise Planner

• 6 month contract
• Alexandria Head Office | Hybrid working 

At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us – the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.

As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger – powering progress for our customers, communities and people.

Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative.

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued – because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen.

About Retail

Ampol Retail is one of Australia’s largest convenience and fuel networks, serving millions of customers each year. From fuelling up to food-on-the-go, we’re focused on delivering simple, friendly experiences that make life easier for our customers.

About the Role

As a Merchandise Planner, you’ll play a critical role partnering with our Head of Trade and Category Managers to drive sales, profitability and inventory optimisation across our retail network.

You’ll leverage data and insights to shape forecasts, influence trade planning, and ensure we deliver the right products, at the right time, in the right stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver financial forecasts and planning models to optimise sales, profit and inventory
• Analyse sales data, trends and market conditions to inform pricing, ranging and promotions
• Partner cross-functionally with Trade, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain to execute trade plans
• Lead the development and maintenance of merchandise reporting dashboards and insights
• Allocate promotional and investment buys based on performance and store segmentation
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve commercial performance and category outcomes

About You

• Strong experience in retail planning, category management or merchandise analytics
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Solid understanding of retail math, forecasting, pricing and inventory management
• Experience with Power BI (or willingness to learn)
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• A commercially astute thinker with strong problem-solving and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration including bonus, share offers and fuel discounts
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing, parental and flexible leave options
• One paid day per year to support your community

Apply today and power your career with Ampol.