Merchandise Planner

About the Company  
At Nine West, our aim is to grow our people, our stores, our brand and our image to maintain our place as a market leader in footwear and accessory retailing.
Established in 1978, the Nine West brand took its name from its founding address at 9 West, 57th Street in New York City. With over 50 stores in Australia, we have a prominent brand presence and reputation for delivering exceptional products and service.

About the Role
Reporting directly to the Merchandise Manager, this pivotal role entails spearheading the coordination and analysis of all trading activities for Nine West. This is an exciting time to join the brand as we grow other brands under our umbrella. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Maintaining weekly merchandise plans for sales and units, ensuring alignment with business objectives.  
• Collaborating closely with the Buying Team to develop a well-balanced range that adheres to OTB constraints.
• Effectively manage stock allocation, replenishment, and consolidation as needed to optimise inventory efficiently.
• Providing timely advice to stores regarding style consolidation initiatives.
• Liasing with ecommerce, marketing, and buying teams to strategically plan style density and distribution.
• Ensuring the continuity of flow plans for all core lines and facilitating the timely placement of repeat orders.
• Methodically recording store results from promotions to inform future promotional endeavours.
• Assisting in the preparation of comprehensive weekly trading results for the Monday trade meeting.
• Actively participating in seasonal reviews to evaluate buy quantities, store gridding, capacity, ratio packs, and key and core lines.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the success of Nine West through meticulous planning, strategic coordination, and collaborative engagement across various functional areas of the business.
  
Skills & Experience

• Experience in a similar role, ideally for a fashion retail company. 
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Possess strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Able to work alongside a range of key senior stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organisation.

  
The Application Process:
If Nine West sounds like the perfect fit, and you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic retail environment, please apply today!