Job no: 516053
Work type: Full time
Location: VIC - Metro
Categories: Merchandise
Anaconda is a leading Australian-owned and operated outdoor adventure retailer, proudly part of the Spotlight Retail Group. With over 90 stores nationwide with continued expansion, Anaconda is committed to inspiring Australians to "Play More, Pay Less" through a broad range of quality outdoor products.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced Planning professional to join Anaconda’s dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving commercial outcomes through effective planning, inventory optimisation, and team leadership across a rapidly growing national store network.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Strategic Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing merchandise planning team to deliver business objectives.
- Commercial Planning: Oversee planning frameworks, forecasting models, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with commercial goals.
- Inventory Management: Manage product lifecycle, markdown strategies, and inventory flow to maximise profitability and minimise cost.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Buying, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to ensure stock availability aligns with customer demand and promotional activity.
- Data-Driven Insights: Analyse sales, margin, and inventory data to generate actionable insights and drive continuous improvement.
What Are We Looking For:
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in merchandise planning, including proven success in leadership roles.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver key performance indicators across sales, margin, and inventory.
- Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Office.
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
Why Join Anaconda?
We offer a career, not just a job. As part of the Spotlight Retail Group, we provide a supportive and vibrant culture that values initiative and creativity.
- Reward & Recognition: Competitive salary package, superannuation, and profit-share program.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Career Development: Opportunities for rapid progression within a global retail group.
- Employee Advantages: Generous discounts across all Spotlight Retail Group brands (Anaconda, Spotlight, Harris Scarfe), access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and gym discounts.
- Prime Location: Centrally located office near South Melbourne Market.
About Spotlight Retail Group
Spotlight Retail Group is one of Australia’s largest and most successful retail organisations, encompassing the Spotlight, Harris Scarfe, Mountain Designs, and Anaconda brands. As a proudly Australian-owned business, SRG is committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and employee development.
If you are passionate about outdoor adventure and ready to lead strategic planning for a high-growth retailer, we invite you to apply and become part of the Anaconda journey.
Unrestricted working rights in Australia are required.
📌 Planning Manager - Retail
🏢 Anaconda
📍 Melbourne