Merchandise Planner

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Seed Heritage Full time
Overview

We are seeking a skilled and analytical Merchandise Planner to join the Seed Heritage Merchandise Planning team on a part-time (3 days per week) basis for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role drives business performance through analysis, forecasting and actionable insights to optimise sales, profit, and stock management.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare weekly sales and stock reporting by country, state, department, and class.
  • Analyse results from promotions and key retail events (e.g. Black Friday, Mother's Day) and provide recommendations for future growth.
  • Deliver reporting and insights for trade, seasonal strategy, and budgeting meetings.
  • Conduct in-season trading analysis to optimise sales and profit performance.
  • Maintain weekly item plans for core styles to ensure optimal inventory levels.
  • Support seasonal store gridding, markdown analysis, and post-season reviews.
  • Monitor aged and clearance inventory, stock replenishment, and supply chain volumes.
  • Collaborate with State Managers and key stakeholders to identify sales and stock opportunities.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support business initiatives.
  • On-site role 3-days per week, based in our St Kilda Road offices.
Ideal candidate
  • A tertiary qualification or equivalent in Business, Commerce or Accounting.
  • 2+ years' experience in merchandise planning.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with merchandise planning systems advantageous.
  • Commercially savvy, with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
  • Strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Why join Seed Heritage
  • Up to 50% off the new season Seed Heritage product range.
  • Generous discounts across all Brandbank Group Brands including Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY.
  • Supportive team culture and environment.
  • Employee Referral Program - be rewarded for referring great new people to our team.
  • Health and Wellness initiatives with access to Employee Assistance Program.
  • Brandbank Day - an additional day's leave to use as you like.
  • You & Your Mate - bring your dog to work.
  • Sample Sales - exclusive access to product samples at great prices.
  • Pantry Perks - free breakfast and snacks on-site.
  • End-of-Trip Facilities - bike stands, showers, towel service, and ironing boards for commuters.
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, Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY.

To learn more and see all job listings, visit: https://www.seedheritage.com/careers


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