Job Description
Full job description
location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
category
Merchandise
Type
Full-time
Posted: Dec 15th 2026
Company Description
To win in today’s world, availability is everything – and we’re building the best product flow for our customers.
Are you energised by data, solving stock challenges, and improving stock flow in a dynamic retail environment? We’re looking for a Replenishment Planner who thrives at the intersection of inventory management, forecasting, and continuous improvement. This is a 11 month Parental Cover role.
The Warehouse Group (TWG) has become a Kiwi household name, and we proudly recognise the role that we play in communities throughout New Zealand. We are the largest general merchandise retailer in NZ across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery & Noel Leeming. We are at an exciting point in our journey where our focus is on becoming brand-centric, aiming to deliver an unparalleled experience for our customers. Agility and collaboration are cornerstones of our work culture, empowering us to adapt swiftly and work seamlessly together. By being brand-led and retail-focused, we are intentional about placing the right people in the right roles, allowing us to perform work that truly makes a difference.
Job Description
Job Description
This is a key role designed to ensure we have the right stock, in the right place, at the right time to meet customer demand—supporting sales while minimising overstocks and stock outs.
As a Replenishment Planner, you’ll be responsible for ensuring product availability through exception-based inventory management, with collaboration across our merchandise buying, planning, and retail operations teams. Your insights will help us deliver better customer outcomes and improve the efficiency of our supply chain.
You’ll be responsible for:
Managing daily and weekly exceptions in RELEX to reduce overstocks and stock outs
Reviewing replenishment proposals, and master data to ensure accuracy and actionability
Engaging with stakeholders to mitigate supply constraints and support flow optimisation
Collaborating with Trading Leads and Operations to align store space and stock levels with key trading events and the promotional calendar
Supporting DC-to-store allocations or manual order processes where supply constraints exist
Managing product lifecycles by reviewing new line introductions and product exits, ensuring master data is up to date
Reviewing weekly clearance proposals, identifying opportunities, and supporting informed decision-making
Identifying continuous improvement opportunities across processes and team capability
Living and breathing our company values and customer-led culture
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone with a keen eye for data, strong analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset.
Experience in demand or replenishment planning in a retail or supply-to-retail environment
Previous exposure to seasonal categories (e.g., Home, Grocery, Leisure, or Back to School) is highly advantageous
Strong data analysis skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Sound communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with forecasting, inventory management systems (RELEX experience is a bonus)
A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to challenge the status quo
Key Performance Indicators
Availability % to Target
Stockturn to Target
Product Data Accuracy % to Target
Additional Information
We offer a dynamic and supportive team environment working with like-minded people within a business that cares about and recognises individuals.
We also offer a range of benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career which include flexible working arrangements, team member discounts, wellbeing support, leave benefits and more!
MAKE SUSTAINABLE LIVING EASY AND AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYONE! don’t hesitate. APPLY
Please Note: We will have a shutdown over Christmas returning on 12 January 2026. All applications will reviewed then.
