Our Brand
Established in 1938, Oroton has evolved over the decades to be a modern lifestyle brand, synonymous with craftsmanship, accessible luxury and a unique Australian sense of beauty. We are inspired by our purpose of creating accessible modern luxury for real life and sharing it with the world.
The Role
We're looking for a commercially minded, data-driven Senior Merchandise Planner to join the team at Oroton. Report into the Head of Planning, this role is critical in driving sales and profitability across all channels through strategic planning, forecasting, and inventory management. You'll collaborate with key teams including Buying, Design, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure our product offering delivers on both customer expectations and commercial goals. A strong communicator and analyst, you'll deliver insights that influence product strategy and help shape the future of the brand.
This is a
permanent, full-time
position based in our
Chippendale Head Office in Sydney
.
Key responsibilities include:
* Build and manage seasonal merchandise plans by category and channel
* Set and track financial targets including sales, margin, and inventory
* Partner with Buyers to deliver balanced and profitable product assortments
* Analyse historical and market data to inform range planning decisions
* Manage inventory levels, replenishment, and core product performance
* Deliver weekly trade reporting and insights to guide trading actions
* Track key KPIs such as sell-through, margin, and markdowns
* Collaborate across Planning, Buying, Design, Finance, and Marketing
* Mentor Junior Planners and support cross-functional projects
What we are looking for:
* 5+ years' experience in merchandise planning, ideally in fashion or accessories
* Advanced Excel and planning system skills; strong analytical capability
* Commercial mindset with a deep understanding of customer and trend drivers
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to identify risks and opportunities in a fast-paced environment
* A problem-solver who thrives in a business going through transformation
* Strong attention to detail and strategic thinking
* Willingness to take initiative and drive process improvement
Benefits and Culture:
In joining Oroton, you will be joining a group of talented, fun and supportive individuals who are all committed to their craft and to the enduring success of this Australian iconic brand. You will also enjoy:
* Flexible working options for a hybrid approach to work
* Additional leave policy of 4 Recharge days per year, on top of annual leave entitlements
* Birthday leave
* Learning & development opportunities, with internal promotions a priority
* Generous product discounts and lifestyle benefits (fitness membership discounts, salary packaging options + more)
* 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave including paid superannuation for eligible employees
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program and well-being initiatives
Ready to turn insight into impact? Apply now to join Oroton as our Senior Merchandise Planner and help drive the future of our proudly Australian brand.
Only applicants with working rights in Australia will be considered for this opportunity.