Description:
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Merchandise Planner to drive business performance, optimise stock management, and contribute to our ongoing success. Reporting to the GM of Merchandise Planning, this role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and trading the business across all channels.THE ROLE:
- Develop and manage merchandise plans (WSSI) and conduct monthly forecast reviews.
- Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB), category budgets, and product forecasting.
- Optimise inventory levels, assess aged stock, and recommend markdowns and promotions.
- Support the Replenishment Analyst & Allocator with replenishment strategies and new store stock builds.
- Deliver sales reporting, post-seasonal analysis, and business insights to drive performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product planning and business strategy.
- On-site role 5-days per week, based in our St Kilda Road offices.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar Merchandise Planner role.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, or Retail Management (preferred).
- Strong forecasting, financial management, and analytical skills to drive business performance.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Adobe Suite a plus).
- Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence key stakeholders.
- Up to 40% off the Allkinds product range
- Generous discounts across all Brandbank Group brands, including Seed Heritage, Unison, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY.
- Supportive team culture and environment
- Opportunity to work for a uniquely Australian Retail Group with a global vision
- Employee Referral Program – be rewarded for referring great new people to our team
- Health and Wellness initiatives with access to Employee Assistance Program
If you are passionate about data-driven decision-making and delivering strong commercial results, we want to hear from you! APPLY NOW!
AllKinds is a world of self-care and self-expression, just for kids and teens. Here, they’ll find and try their new favourite naturally awesome, ultra-fun daily essentials—everything from body and hair care, self-expression staples like temporary tattoos and nail colour, to their very first skincare routines.
We’re committed to building a more confident, inclusive world for kids to grow up in and we are hiring for people who want to play a part in that—if that’s you, we want you to apply.
To learn more and see all job listings, visit http://allkinds.com/careers
ABOUT BRANDBANK GROUP:
Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, French Connection, Allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & Fine-Day.
18 Mar 2025;
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