Location:Sydney-AUCategory:Sales/MarketingPosition Type:Full TimeJob Reference:PS/1887417Attachments:No File AttachedShare This: We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Planning Lead to drive strategic merchandise planning across sales, margin, and inventory.
This role is pivotal in achieving financial targets, optimising product assortments, and ensuring efficient inventory flow across distribution centres and stores.
What You'll Do Develop merchandise financial plans and budgets using top-down and bottom-up analysis.
Build and execute merchandise strategies that deliver on sales, margin, and inventory targets.
Partner with Buyers to shape assortment plans within Open to Buy parameters.
Forecast and reforecast sales, stock, and profit to proactively manage performance.
Collaborate with Supply Planning, Supply Chain, and Store teams to ensure stock availability and timely deliveries.
Lead promotional and clearance planning with cross-functional teams.
Manage, coach, and develop a Merchandise Planner.
Contribute to continuous improvement in planning processes and business outcomes.
What We're Looking For 3-5 years' experience in merchandise financial planning.
Strong retail mathematics and advanced Excel skills.
Solid understanding of merchandise planning systems and ERP platforms.
Proven ability to manage and develop team members.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills.
Resilient, detail-oriented, and customer-focused.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (preferred).
In Return We Offer A leadership role where you'll directly impact sales, margin, and inventory performance.
The opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams across buying, marketing, supply chain, and store operations.
A supportive environment that values learning, collaboration, and innovative thinking.
The chance to grow and shape the merchandise planning function in a dynamic retail environment.