Spotlight Retail Group
Iconic Australian owned & operated global retail business
Hybrid role with Profit Share & massive discounts across all brands
A vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace and encourage new ideas & leadership
Are You Ready To Shape The Retail Landscape?
Spotlight is looking for an exceptional Merchandise Planner to join our dynamic and supportive team. If you thrive on analysing data, optimising inventory and directly impacting the success of a major retailer, this is your opportunity to move your career forward.
This isn't just a planning role; it's a chance to be a key strategic driver for our iconic brand. We need someone who can turn insights into action and deliver profitable results.
Why Choose Spotlight Retail Group?
Impact
You will manage multi-million-dollar categories, making decisions that directly influence sales performance and customer satisfaction.
Growth
SRG is a massive, growing, multi-brand international retailer. This role offers unparalleled career progression and exposure to global supply chains and planning best practices.
Culture
Join a collaborative, supportive team where your input is valued. We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements.
Perks
Enjoy generous employee discounts across all SRG brands
What You Will Be Doing
Strategic Forecasting:
Developing and maintaining accurate sales, stock, and profit forecasts for your designated product categories.
Inventory Optimization:
Driving efficiency by managing stock levels, ensuring optimal allocation, and minimizing obsolescence.
In-Season Management:
Analysing performance, identifying trends, and recommending timely actions to maximise margin and hit targets.
Relationship Building:
Collaborating closely with Buyers to develop range plans and commercial strategies that align with company goals.
Driving Profit:
Playing a critical role in Open-to-Buy (OTB) management and ensuring inventory flows deliver on our financial goals.
Who We're Looking For
Has 2+ years of experience as a Merchandise Planner, Assistant Planner, or similar analytical / inventory-focused role, preferably in a large-scale retail environment.
Is highly proficient with retail planning systems and advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables are second nature).
Possesses exceptional analytical ability and can translate complex data into clear, commercial strategies.
Is an excellent communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is deadline-driven.
Who We Are
Spotlight Group Holdings ("SGH") is looking to grow their talented, highly entrepreneurial team. SGH is Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising Spotlight Retail Group, Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.
Spotlight Retail Group includes the long-term existing iconic brands Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs and Harris Scarfe. SRG is acknowledged as the market leaders within the Australian retail space.
Ready To Apply?
If you're an ambitious Planner looking for a role with significant influence and true career trajectory, we want to hear from you.
To apply, please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume. You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agency enquiries or applications please.
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