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In this role, you will report to the Head of Planning and take ownership of driving sales and inventory performance. Your focus will be on maximising ROI, ensuring sales potential is fully realised while minimising stock outs or excessive markdowns. You’ll balance the art and science of planning, navigating everything from store space constraints to warehouse considerations but always having the customer top of mind. As our Merchandise Planner, you will shape strategies that put the right products in the right places at the right time. If you enjoy blending creativity with data and find satisfaction in seeing a well-crafted plan come to life, this role will suit you perfectly. This will mean you have strong commercial instincts and a results driven mindset. Working closely with many of our departments, you’ll rely on your relationship building skills to influence outcomes and collaborate effectively. You’re also someone who lifts others. You’ll support your team in a way that encourages innovative thinking, smart decision making and continuous improvement. With a calm, solutions focused approach, you will navigate the fast-paced nature of the role and stay one step ahead.
Job Responsibility:
Working with Product development teams in selection of items
Own and manage merch plans by region, with a focus of driving sales, maximising GP and stock turn
Build and manage pricing structures including exit strategies
Build accurate forecasts of your portfolio by week and report on progress
Manage and report on results for your portfolio
Conduct Post Seasonal Reviews
The quantification of promotional, seasonable and core product ranges
Lead and mentor a direct report working collaboratively to achieve goals
Requirements:
Previous Merchandise Planning experience within a retail environment, 3-5 years
Highly developed merchandising planning, analytical and strategic skills including retail mathematics and performance reviews
Advanced in Microsoft excel and merchandise processes and systems
Nice to have:
someone who is as passionate about great product and smart planning as we are
Passionate, solutions focused and able to work in an ever-changing fast-paced retail environment
A team player and collaborator
What we offer:
Generous Staff discount on full price and reduced items
Great inner-city location in the vibrant Glenferrie café district of Hawthorn, close to public transport