Merchandise Planner

We are looking for a vibrant, forward thinking Planner to join this fashion business and drive the already successful brand to greater success.

If you are looking to join a retailer where creativity meets strategy and the boundaries of innovation are constantly being pushed you will be thrilled about this opportunity.

if you live and breathe retail trends & the latest fashion and lifestyle products, this role puts your passion at the forefront. By curating and shaping the merchandise assortment alongside the buying team to captivate customers and drive sales.

This is an organisation that nutures talent and empowers team members to grow and develop their planning & leadership skills. You will have access to learning opportunities & career development initiatives designed to help you grow personally and professionally.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced retail environment where staying ahead of the curve is essential. As part of the planning team you will optimise inventory levels, forecast demand and maximise profitability. Working closely with the product team allows you to identify emerging markets & new initiatives that will set you apart from the competition.

This is a company that not only values the profitability of the business but the growth and expansion of the people that enable the achievement of its goals. This role offers wonderful possibilities of cross-functional collaborations to leadership roles in the future.

The Merchandise Planner role includes;

• Building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders within and across the organisation
• Build financial budgets that support the business strategy
• Develop post seasonal and strategic plans on a half yearly basis 
• Effectively manage markdowns to minimise clearance and maximise stock turn/GMROI
• Analyse and manage margin mix through stock turn, GMROI, assortment mix, markdown program and marketing program
• Review category performance weekly with Buyer
• Assortment Planning across ranges
• Determine replenishment parameters to manage optimised inventory in core products
• Monthly review of department performance with senior leadership team
• Ensure consistency with allocation guidelines and principles to manage stock to sales ratio, forward weeks cover, stock turn, GMROI and return on floor space
• Establish and manage item plans for imports and local ongoing lines, to effectively manage stock flow to stores and optimise inventory investment to DC and Stores

What you will bring:

• 2 - 3 years of Merchandise Planning experience
• Understanding of inventory management within a retail environment 
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Problem solving and resolution skills
• Ability to work well within a collaborative, supportive team environment as well as independently

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please send any queries or your CV to;

*******@planningtalent.com.au 

Shelley Buchanan

0451 728 ***