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Merchandise Planner

3 months ago


Cremorne, Victoria, Australia Accent Group Full time

About Us:


Accent Group Limited is the leading digitally integrated retail and distribution business in the Apparel and Footwear performance and lifestyle market in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 750+ stores, 35 brands and 40 online platforms. Our brands include; Glue, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, The Trybe, Pivot, Timberland, Stylerunner, Palladium, Stance, Saucony, & Nude Lucy

Why Accent Group?

  • Team member discounts up to 40% across all our Retails brands.
  • Join a POWERHOUSE Retail Company with plans for significant growth.

About the Role:

We are looking for experienced Merchandise Planners to work across the following brands: Dr Martens, Timberland & CAT.

You will be responsible for all aspects of Stock Management, OTB, Strategic and Seasonal Planning, reporting analysis and, people management of 1 x Allocation & Replenishment Analyst.


The role & responsibilities:

  • Planning and development of Merchandise strategies in conjunction with the Buyer
  • OTB Management & Budget and Forecast process
  • Post Seasonal Review process
  • Mentor and coach an Assistant Planner to develop their skills whilst delivering improved inventory outcomes
  • Budget development of all KPI's in line with agreed financial targets
  • Lead and manage the forecast review process in collaboration with the buying team to identify opportunities and risks and put plans in place to deliver budget outcomes
  • Monthly tracking of KPI's to compare with budget, forecast and prior year
  • Determine, review and maintain optimum stock levels within both DC, Online and stores
  • Analyse trends to ensure accurate forecasts to supplier
  • Manage and maintain instocks of Repeatable lines (Core Lines)
  • Manage the consolidation of stock across the business & trading consolidations
  • Product analysis to identify sales growth opportunities/risks in the business
  • Develop framework to ensure the buy reflects strategic intent and delivery of budget expectations
  • Manage all markdown, promotional activity & scenario modelling
  • Manage Aged stock within agreed benchmarks
  • Monitor sales/performance trends, recommending corrective actions
  • Manage the delivery of robust and consistent reporting
  • Store and Brand performance reporting and benchmarking
  • Undertake ad hoc analysis as required & develop new reports to meet the changing needs of the business
  • Ensure integrity of data and tools
  • Lead the broader business team to deliver improved financial outcomes
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with the Store teams

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrated 3+ Years' experience in Merchandise Planning
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Proven ability to manage an OTB & Forecasts
  • Ability to understand data and analytics and make recommendations as a result
  • Proven ability to drive inventory productivity improvements
  • Ability to take a proactive approach and think strategically
  • Advanced excel skills with the ability to lead excel based projects
  • Proven experience in people management
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Affiliation with Accent Group Core values and "Make It Happen" attitude.
At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability.

We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.