Senior Merchandise Planner

  • Highly successful apparel brand, over 200 stores
  • Competitive salary on offer
  • WFH 1 day a week
  • Brand new, modern office in Rosebery

The Company:

Our client is a leading apparel retailer with both brick and mortar and a strong eCommerce presence, that is passionate about bringing on-trend and value-focused product ranges to their customer.

The Senior Merchandise Planner will work closely with the Head of Merchandise Planning, leading a team of 2 and managing their own categories. to elevate our planning processes and drive them to the next level. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end planning cycle, from developing category strategies to overseeing allocations across their 200-store network, including online, retail, and outlet stores.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and manage Open-to-Buy, markdown strategies and inventory plans to achieve sales, margin, and profit goals.
  • Work together on seasonal reviews and create forward-thinking merchandise plans.
  • Maximise stock allocation and replenishment across all channels.
  • Focus on core and repeat lines 
  • Produce detailed weekly trade reports, identify growth opportunities, and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Analyse data to unlock full sales potential.
  • Work closely with logistics and distribution teams to forecast and manage inventory flow.
  • Continuously improve planning processes to enhance efficiency and profitability, while maintaining momentum and productivity.

To be successful within the role, you will have:

  • 10 years of experience in a similar role, apparel experience essential
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Stellar communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders
  • Commercial acumen with a trade focused approach

You will work within a collaborative team environment and a competitive salary package. They have 1 day work from home, along with discounts across their brands and career progression opportunities.
  
If this is of interest, apply now or call Sharon for a confidential chat on (02)93621119 and quote ‘Senior Merchandise Planner’.
  
Must have permanent and unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered.