Overview
We have an exciting newly created opportunity within Global Retail Brands, Australia's premier specialty kitchenware & homewares retailer, boasting a vast network of over 270 stores nationwide and over 150 locations globally. Reporting into the Head of Planning, we are actively seeking a dynamic Merchandise Planner to join our MyHouse and House Bed & Bath team!!
About the Role:
The Merchandise Planner will play a critical role in optimising merchandise strategies, ensuring product availability, and maximising sales and profitability across our stores. This role requires a combination of strategic foresight, analytical expertise, and hands-on execution.
Key responsibilities of the role will include but not be limited to:
* Merchandise Planning & Forecasting – Develop and implement merchandise planning strategies to maximise sales, inventory turnover, and profitability.
* Inventory Management – Ensure accurate stock forecasting and replenishment for digital channels, minimising stockouts and overstock situations.
* Sales & Margin Optimisation – Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategies to enhance revenue growth and margin performance.
* Promotional & Campaign Planning – Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute promotional campaigns, ensuring stock availability and alignment with sales objectives.
* Cross-functional Collaboration – Work closely with Buying, Marketing, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless execution of online merchandising strategies.
* Systems & Process Improvement – Evaluate and improve merchandise planning systems and workflows, driving automation and efficiency.
About you:
* Proven experience in merchandise planning ideally within a fast-paced retail environment.
* Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and execute financial and merchandise plans.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel and other merchandise planning tools.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Experience leading and developing team members to drive performance and results.
* Highly adaptable and proactive, thriving in a fast-moving and evolving digital retail space.
Why Join Us
* Opportunity to work with a reputable and leading retailer
* Be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your expertise and input
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth
* Join a growing business with expansion into America, Canada and Europe
These full-time positions offers the opportunity for a passionate and experienced eCommerce Planner to join a fast-paced, highly dynamic planning team and environment and to help support and contribute towards the growth and trajectory of our planning efforts. This is a very exciting time to join the company as you will be part of a large, experienced and super-fun team, working 5 days in the office on St Kilda Road with access to lots of public transport, cafes near by and with dogs in the office – this is a role not to be missed!
If you believe this career opportunity sounds like the perfect fit for you, APPLY NOW
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