About the Role
Senior Merchandise Planner – Senior Director level – Full-time – Marketing & Sales – Retail.
What you'll do
Develop merchandise financial plans informed by top-down and bottom-up data.
Develop merchandise strategy that delivers on financial metrics.
Develop models and forecasts to support accurate financial planning and to optimise stock, sales and profit.
Follow the critical path schedule for the Department.
Develop the option plan, setting a framework within which Designers/Buyers can select ranges. Prepare the range review for buy sign-off and work with the buyer to ensure range is bought within plan parameters and OTB.
In-season management of OTB, inventory, profit, accurate replans, markdown and promotional plans.
Monitor the in-season and post-season performance of the Merchandise Group and work with Senior stakeholders on strategies and tactics to quickly respond and improve performance.
Support Senior Category Managers with supplier management, Joint Business Plans, and the planogram process.
Identify emerging trends and changing customer needs and market conditions for the Merchandise Group.
Collaborate with Allocations and Replenishment teams, optimising stock sent to stores.
Manage, coach and develop Planners and Assistant Planners.
Develop as a Senior Merchandise Planner with a clear development & succession plan to build trusted relationships within the BIG W business.
What you'll bring
3+ years experience as a Merchandise Planner.
Successfully trading a sizeable category in terms of $ and options.
Working towards KIPS.
What you'll experience
A global business with endless career possibilities across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
Access to Sonder – free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.
A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary (e.g., novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices).
Inclusive Culture & Diversity
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
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