Assistant Merchandise Planner

Our connections with pets help us grow as people, from our Petstock people in our stores and offices, our Petstock foundation team, our equine specialists, and online brands. From Australia to New Zealand, we are making an impact for Pets, People, and the Planet

At Petstock, we live and breathe our values every day. We are proud of our family-centred culture, where authentic leadership, innovation, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do

We're excited to announce our brand-new office in South Bank overlooking the Yarra River—just a stroll from Flinders Street Station and surrounded by your favourite restaurants

Join our passionate, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth team where we work hard and love what we do, making an impact for Pets, People, and the Planet

Why is Petstock the place for you?

• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our EAP service
• Opportunities to support the Petstock Foundation, sustainability projects, and community partnerships—be part of something bigger. Giving back, together, is what we do
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
• Exclusive access to Workplace Banking
• We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet, built on family values and a genuine passion for what we do.

Job Description

The Assistant Merchandise Planner supports the Merchandise Planner in driving sales and inventory outcomes through accurate forecasting, SKU-level item planning, and trade analysis. This role involves assisting with weekly trade reporting, maintaining attribution accuracy, and ensuring effective seasonal stock allocations to maximise inventory productivity and support overall merchandise strategy.

A Peek Into Your Petstock Day

• Responsible for initial allocations of seasonal and job lot lines to ensure stock levels in store meet sales forecasts and maximise sell-through.
• Collaborate with the category team to manage product life cycles, attribute, and data maintenance.
• Support seasonal buy and inventory flow processes with the Planner.
• Item planning on core lines to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Prepare and analyse planning reports.
• Manage performance tracking tools and reports; provide top-level feedback based on analysis.
• Conduct ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Ensure report accuracy.
• Support Merch Trading to achieve category KPIs.

Do you have the below experience and are looking to advance your career?

• Demonstrated capability in retail inventory analysis.
• Solid knowledge of allocations, replenishment, and planning principles.
• Previous retail allocation experience.
• Ability to influence others to focus on financial performance and inventory productivity.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions.
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities.

If this opportunity excites you and you love Pets as much as we do, apply today

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Our diversity makes us better. We are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

At Petstock, we are passionate about supporting our communities. We aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within an 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. While we do not prioritise local candidates, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals with insights into the local community.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.

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