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Merchandise Manager – Absorbency & Grocery
Kew or Pyrmont | Bonds Group
We're seeking a standalone Merchandise Manager to own the end-to-end merchandise lifecycle for the Grocery Channel and Absorbency category. This role does not have any direct reports and is suited to a commercially sharp individual contributor who thrives on accountability, autonomy, and impact.
This is a fixed term contract position for 12 months.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Merchandise, you will be fully accountable for developing and executing profitable, customer‑led wholesale and retail ranges. You'll lead category strategy, pricing architecture, and product lifecycle decisions, partnering closely with Planning, Design, Supply, Marketing, and Wholesale teams to deliver sales, margin, and stock‑efficiency outcomes. This is a hands‑on role for a strong commercial thinker who loves product, thrives in fast‑paced environments, and is confident making data‑led decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Own end‑to‑end wholesale and retail range planning and category architecture, including pricing and mix strategy
* Develop seasonal and ongoing assortments aligned to customer needs, channel strategy, and financial targets
* Lead go‑to‑market planning, calendars, and cross‑functional alignment
* Partner with Merchandise Planning to ensure ranging, phasing, and quantification decisions are data‑led
* Manage product lifecycle, including new product introductions, SKU rationalisation, and exit strategies
* Analyse in‑season and post‑season performance to drive continuous improvement
* Assess commercial feasibility and demand prior to final range sign‑off
* Identify opportunities to improve range efficiency, ROI, and stock productivity
What You'll Bring
* 2–3+ years' experience owning a merchandise or product category end‑to‑end
* Proven background in wholesale and/or FMCG environments
* Strong commercial acumen with confidence in pricing, margin, and cost management
* Advanced analytical capability and comfort working with sales, margin, and stock data
* Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
* Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
* Tertiary qualifications in Business or a related discipline (desirable)
Why Join Us?
* True category ownership without people‑management responsibilities
* Work on high‑volume wholesale programmes within iconic Australian brands
* Hybrid working across Kew and Pyrmont
* Clear career pathways into senior merchandise or category leadership roles
* Inclusive, values‑led culture with strong employee benefits and product discounts
Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace
At Hanes Australasia we value an inclusive and diverse environment in line with our purpose of creating the fabric of a better life for our People and Planet. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key essential needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique experience, strengths, and characteristics. We encourage you to talk to us about how we can accommodate and provide support for employees with disability, illness, or injury, including flexible working hours, allocating minor duties to another person, assistive technologies, and additional training and support. For more information please email us at
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If you're a commercially driven merchandiser who enjoys independent ownership, wholesale scale, and making data‑led decisions that drive real results, we'd love to hear from you.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Retail
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