Merchandise Planner

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

As part of our premium focused Merchandise team, we are currently recruiting a Merchandise Planner Womenswear Apparel and Private Label. The Planner is a crucial member of the team that develops & drives the overall category strategy, with a focus on product development lines. Reporting to the Commercial Operations Manager, this role is focused on developing effective merchandise strategies, creating sound financial plans to increase probability.

With a hybrid mix of work from home and time in the office, this is a chance to make a real impact for an experienced, commercially minded Planner looking for the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Establish, implement, manage, and report on sales, profit and stock to agreed KPI’s
- Manage OTB and purchase order authorisation
- Ensure that the distribution of OTB across size, colour and cluster mix reflects historical data so that financial results are optimised
- Implement assortment planning process in conjunction with the Buyer
- In conjunction with the buying teams, develop strong commercial relationships with vendors
- Engage with and influence internal business partners to implement merchandise strategy
- Demonstrated experience as a Merchandise Planner, preferably in Product Development/Private label
- Degree qualifications within a Finance or Business discipline
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Demonstrably strong retail and commercial acumen
- A proven ability to work alongside a range of key senior stakeholders in order to achieve business outcomes
- An ability to meet deadlines and work within a fast-paced environment whilst balancing competing interests
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organisation

Why work for us?
- A competitive remuneration package, including an annual bonus incentive
- Generous employee discounts across David Jones, Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery & POLITIX brands
- Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
- An additional day of leave for your birthday
- A supportive, flexible and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development
- Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
- Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices
- Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us

David Jones and the Country Road Group is Australasia’s largest department store and fashion retail group comprising of iconic brands such as David Jones, Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Our Values include being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative, Inspirational, Responsible and Dedicated to Quality. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to be part of the Group’s evolution and support each brand to realise their full potential.


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