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Senior Merchandise Planner brings the BIG W Purpose to live by developing plans, forecasts and parameters that ensure our range has the right mix, quantity and price architecture to drive sales, profit and optimise inventory.
Job Responsibility:
Develop merchandise financial plans informed by top-down and bottom-up data
Develop merchandise strategy that delivers on financial metrics
Develop models and forecasts to support accurate financial planning and to optimise stock, sales and profit
Follow the critical path schedule for the Department
Develop the option plan, setting a framework within which Designers/Buyers can select ranges. Prepare the range review for buy sign off and work with the buyer to ensure range is bought within plan parameters and OTB
In season management of OTB, inventory, profit, accurate replans, markdown and promotional plans
Monitor the in-season and post-season performance of the Merchandise Group and work with Senior stakeholders on strategies and tactics to quickly respond and improve performance
Support Senior Category Managers with supplier management, Joint Business Plans, and the planogram process
Identify emerging trends and changing customer needs and market conditions for the Merchandise Group
Collaborate with Allocations and Replenishment teams, optimising stock sent to stores
Manage, coach and develop Planners and Assistant Planners
Develop as a Senior Merchandise Planner with clear development & succession plan to build trusted relationships within the BIG W business
Requirements:
3+ years experience as an Merchandise Planner
Successfully trading a sizeable category in terms of $ and options
Working towards KIPS
What we offer:
Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families
A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you
Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.