Junior Merchandise Planner

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Full time
Country Road - Junior Merchandise Planner - VIC (Fixed Term)

Apply now Job no: 999916
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
Categories: Merchandise

Purpose

As Junior Merchandise Planner for Home, this role is responsible for developing merchandise budgets, forecasts, and establishing store profiling and assortment plans to effectively manage trading across all channels. The Junior Merchandise Planner is accountable for in-season trading, ensuring timely delivery of goods, and driving the planning team to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs). Working closely with the team, the role identifies risks and opportunities to drive sales and profitability in alignment with the divisional strategy. Please note this is a 12 month contract role.

Key Accountabilities
  • Establish weekly budgets for sales, markdowns, stock, stock turn, margin, purchases, and gross profit (GP) by category across all channels within the division
  • Develop seasonal option plans that align with the divisional strategy and financial KPIs, adjusting throughout the buying season based on design input and current/future trading conditions
  • Ensure appropriate stock levels across each channel and store to maintain productive inventory while keeping aged stock within required levels
  • Manage in-season trade, reviewing and recommending forward forecasts on sales, markdowns, stock, stock turn, margin, purchases, and GP for all channels
  • Establish strong communication links with relevant channels, including Visual Merchandising, to align divisional strategies while providing feedback from stores and customers regarding the range.
Key Capabilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or a related role in a retail or FMCG environment
  • Ability to assess complex data sets, identify trends, and make sound business decisions
  • Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
Why work for CRG?

The Country Road Group is one of Australasia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer:

  • Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
  • Seasonal clothing allowance
  • An additional day of leave for your birthday
  • An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
  • Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
  • Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
  • We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.
About Country Road

As Australia's favourite lifestyle brand, beloved around the world, we deliver timeless Australian style that is designed for life and made to last.

Advertised: 09 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time


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