**Passionate about planning, detail-oriented, and a curious mind ready to tackle the challenges of a dynamic role? That's about you.**
Since 1979, Michael Hill has been sharing in brilliant moments with our customers, earning a reputation for quality jewellery along the way. We are open, trustworthy, and always eager to share our knowledge.
**Let's create brilliance together.**
With a focus on growth and future success, Michael Hill is seeking an energetic and career-focused Junior Merchandise Planner to join our global Planning Team at our Brisbane Support Centre.
**About the role**:
This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to manage the end-to-end planning of your category under the guidance of a Senior Planner. You'll play a pivotal part in optimising sales, profit, and inventory while contributing to the overall strategy and success of the team.
**Primary responsibilities include**:
- Developing a comprehensive pre-season planning strategy to identify opportunities and risks for your category.
- Collaborating with your Buyer to create assortment and option plans that drive growth and maximise ROI.
- Managing weekly merchandise plans with high accuracy using Foresight software, forecasting sales, profit, intake, and inventory.
- Conducting weekly trade reviews, identifying risks and opportunities, and taking actionable steps to address them.
- Ensuring high in-stocks of core lines through precise inventory management, including forecasting and phasing plans for new ranges and line exits.
- Quantifying new ranges and monthly core replenishments.
- Presenting analysis and findings to key stakeholders.
**What we're looking for**:
- Experience in a retail head office in a planning role.
- Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency - spreadsheet enthusiasts, this one's for you
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- A proactive, team-oriented attitude with a passion for problem-solving.
- High attention to detail and a curious mindset to continuously improve and innovate.
**What we offer**:
- Brisbane-based Global Support Centre with free on-site parking.
- An inclusive and diverse culture committed to your professional growth.
- Mentorship from leading professionals dedicated to best practices.
- Flexible work-from-home options.
- Exclusive discounts on our brilliant jewellery range.
- (No agencies, please.)_