Assistant Planner

The Assistant Planner supports the planning and inventory management function by maintaining inventory reporting, executing inventory transactions, monitoring inventory performance, and assisting with forecasting and allocation activities. The role helps ensure inventory accuracy and supports the successful execution of merchandise sales across IRONMAN events and eCommerce channels. It reports to the Sr Director, Planning and partners with Merchandising, Product Development, Event Operations, Logistics, and Warehouse teams.

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports, and monitor inventory levels across warehouses, trailers, and event inventory locations.
• Track inventory receipts, transfers, adjustments, and replenishment activities; research and resolve inventory discrepancies; support inventory reconciliation and cycle count processes.
• Assist planners with forecasting, inventory analysis, and assortment planning; analyse historical sales and inventory trends to support future planning decisions.
• Prepare sales, inventory, and performance reports for weekly and monthly business reviews; maintain planning tools, trackers, and reporting dashboards.
• Support inventory allocation and deployment plans for events and eCommerce.
• Assist in preparing inventory plans for races and events, support inventory transfers to and from race locations, monitor inventory availability leading up to events, and assist with post-event inventory reporting and analysis.
• Maintain accurate product, inventory, and planning data within company systems; ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely; support the integrity of planning, inventory, and reporting systems.
• Assist with system testing, process improvements, and implementation projects; create and update standard operating procedures as needed; support initiatives to improve inventory visibility and operational efficiency and assist with special projects and seasonal business initiatives.
• Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Event Operations, Logistics, and Warehouse teams; respond to inventory and reporting requests from business partners; partner with Event Operations and Merchandise teams to ensure accurate inventory movement.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful team environment
• Embrace IRONMAN’s BE ICONIC mindset with an athlete-first perspective, ownership of work, and pride in delivering exceptional experiences
• Communicate openly and constructively
• Demonstrate adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset
• Act as a culture carrier onsite and offsite, recognising that individual behaviours shape the athlete, volunteer, and team experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in planning, allocation, inventory management, supply chain, merchandising, or analytical roles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly motivated, organised, analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to develop a career in merchandise planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Thrives working with data and enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve problems and drive operational execution.

• Experience working with ERP, inventory, or planning systems preferred.

Its purpose is to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, and through its BE ICONIC vision it is building the most loved brands, producing inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities.