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We’re looking for an experienced leader to drive our merchandise strategy from planning through to delivery, ensuring optimal sales, profitability, and community impact across all channels.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
* Lead the Merchandise Planning team to deliver performance, development and succession aligned to our mission and values
* Oversee the full merchandise planning cycle and Open‑to‑Buy to achieve sales, margin and stock‑turn goals
* Build option counts and category budgets in partnership with the Merchandise team
* Manage inventory flow across e‑commerce and retail to support an integrated merchandise and marketing calendar
* Maintain 95% in‑stock availability on core lines, identifying risks early and acting fast
* Provide clear, actionable assortment and buy‑plan insights, including style counts, colour weighting, size curves and stock‑turn assumptions
* Develop and execute a profitable markdown strategy
* Conduct market, trend, community and competitor analysis to uncover opportunities for growth
* Analyse sales performance and provide regular reporting, insights and recommendations
* Partner with Buying, Marketing, Operations and Finance to align planning with broader business strategy
* Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing Planning team
* Manage merchandise budgets, forecasts and profitability targets
Essential Skills And Exposure
* Proven success in merchandise planning leadership, ideally within retail apparel
* Strong analytical capability and strategic mindset
* Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
* Excellent communication, relationship building and influencing skills
* High proficiency with retail analytics tools and Microsoft Excel
* Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
* Passion for functional fitness and our community
Benefits And Perks
* Be part of Australia’s fastest growing activewear brand – innovative ideas are celebrated
* A vibrant, fun and collaborative culture
* Epic team member discounts on our product and exclusive deals with local retailers and establishments
* EAP to support your wellbeing
* Personal development investment – complimentary access to our LSKD book library via Audible, and dedicated workshops and seminars
Location: HQ in Loganholme, Queensland (between Brisbane and the Gold Coast). We welcome applicants who can work from our office or remotely, where feasible.
So what do you need to get the gig? Turn this application upside down, blow it out of the water and show us why you want to be part of Australia’s fastest growing activewear brand.
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