Merchandise Planner

4 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Australian Red Cross Full time

**Job no**: 522804
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Sydney
- Full time, permanent position
- Flexible location
- Pivotal role in our Retail Merchandise and Distribution team

**About Us**

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

**About the role**

Responsible for modelling and budgeting future inventory requirements for our network of over 160 Australian Red Cross Shops, this role will provide direction for stock procurement, pricing, allocation, monitoring national store inventory levels and ensuring strategic replenishment, to maximize sales and increase profitability.

You will be responsible for managing data from the Point of Sale (POS), reviewing sales patterns and developing sales plans as well as reporting on merchandise sales performance and providing direction on markdowns, forward cover, stock-to-sales ratio, and stock turns.

**What you will bring**
- Proficiency in using all standard MS Office packages and data analytical tools such as Power BI
- Demonstrated Financial, Quantity Planning or Statics background would provide appropriate experience for the role
- Proven retail experience, preferably within merchandise planning
- A strong problem solving mindset along with analytical skills to analyse and assess complex and contradictory information
- A proven focus on continuous improvement and effective planning
- A current unrestricted Driver Licence is a mandatory requirement of this role

**Why work with us?**

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.

Red Cross respects, values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have.

**Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity**
- Financial wellbeing: _In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
- Health & Wellbeing:_ You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
- Work/Life Flexibility:_ You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options
- Career development:_ Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

**Further information**

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 5. Salary from $93,879.76 + superannuation + salary packaging.

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below.

For additional enquiries, please contact Brooke Sclater on 0422 577 115 for a confidential discussion.

Position description: Merchandise Planner (HRC0086527).pdf

Applications close: Sunday 10th September

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
- Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer._ Click here_ to find out more._

Job Ref #: 522804

**Advertised**: 29 Aug 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Applications close**: 10 Sep 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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