Merchandise Planner

We are actively seeking an accomplished Merchandise Planner to join our client's team, taking a lead role in setting and delivering stock targets while ensuring optimal cost, quality, and availability. If you bring over 5 years of FMCG planning experience, with a strong background in process development, space planning exposure, and the ability to drive KPIs through effective leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Our Client is a leader in their category and are going through a period of growth. Offering a fast paced work environment with that encourages initiative and a hands on approach.

Responsibilities:

• Set and deliver cost, quality, and availability targets for product
• Drive KPI achievement through leadership, and effective collaboration with key stakeholders
• Establishing monthly budgets
• Drive product optimisation through efficient space and range management.
• Provide financial analysis, support, and advice to buying teams.
• Manage aged stock and exit strategies for product
• Lead effective delivery of range changes
• Create and develop stock management processes to enhance overall efficiency.
• Establish processes for seasonal sales forecasting
• Plan and implement seasonal and promotional campaigns

Key Attributes:

• Minimum 5 years of Planning Experience: Demonstrate substantial expertise in merchandise planning within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.
• Process Development: Proven ability to develop and refine planning processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Exposure to Space Planning: Familiarity with space planning methodologies for enhanced in-store efficiency.
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Strong communication written and verbal
• Ability to problem solve and analyse efficiently

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Monique Pawloskion 0417 205 091 or MPawloski@frontlineexecutive.com.au quoting the reference number above.

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