Merchandise Planner

Description:

Merchandise Planner
Location: Sydney
Salary: Up to $120k + super
Industry: Fashion/Accessories
The role:

As a key member of our clients team, a Merchandise Planner, you'll be instrumental in shaping the success of their iconic Australian brand. You'll be the driving force behind the delivery, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of our merchandise Planning and Inventory Strategy. Your expertise will ensure we consistently provide their customers with the optimal product range.
Your Impact:

• Strategic Inventory Management: Own the complete inventory management lifecycle, from budget and open-to-buy (OTB) planning to allocations and replenishment.
• Sales and Margin Optimisation: Drive sales and margin targets by meticulously preparing, reviewing, and executing budget and OTB plans, and by implementing effective promotional and markdown strategies.
• Collaborative Forecasting: Lead the forecast review process in partnership with Buying teams, identifying opportunities and mitigating risks to achieve budget goals.
• Assortment Planning & Execution: Build and manage compelling assortment plans aligned with our strategic vision, ensuring financial accountability and localised opportunities.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct thorough pre and post seasonal reviews, analysing market opportunities and overseeing style and SKU count analysis.
• Team Leadership: Guide the Merchandise Planning team towards exceeding sales and margin objectives.
• Retail Support: Visit stores and warehouses to provide support and address sales and stock-related issues.

Ideal Skills:

• Possesses extensive retail planning experience and a proven track record of achieving sales and margin targets.
• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of industry trends.
• Excels in negotiation, influence, and problem-solving.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Is deadline-driven, results-oriented, and possesses exceptional numerical and analytical skills.
• Is proficient in advanced Excel and best-in-class merchandise planning applications.

Benefits:

• A pivotal role in shaping the merchandise planning for a renowned Australian brand.
• Significant career growth and development opportunities.
• A supportive and innovative work culture that values your contributions.
• Generous employee benefits, including a 40% staff discount, birthday leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Participation in our service recognition program, and employee referral incentive scheme.
• A culture of customer obsession, continuous improvement, and people-first values, fostering teamwork and respect.

Interested? Apply now, or send your CV through to Zali Oulton at zalioulton@jivaro.com.au