Merchandise Planner

Description:

As a Merchandise Planner and key member of our client's team, you will play a vital role in driving the success of their iconic Australian brand. You’ll lead the delivery, execution, and continuous monitoring of their Merchandise Planning and Inventory Strategy , ensuring customers always have access to the perfect product range.
Your Impact:

• Strategic Inventory Management: Take ownership of the entire inventory lifecycle - from budget planning and OTB management to allocation management 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.
• 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.
• Retail Support: Visit stores and warehouses to provide support and address sales and stock-related issues.

Ideal Required:

• 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.
• 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:

• Significant career growth and development opportunities.
• Work from home flexibility.
• 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.

If you are seeking to take the next step in your product and buying career or would like to discuss the role confidentially please reach out to Toni Prentice toniprentice@jivaro.com.au
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website:
www.jivaro.com.au