Merchandise Planner

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia David Jones Full time

**Job no**: 535795

**Work type**: Full-Time, Limited Tenure

**Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner

**Categories**: Merchandise

As part of our Womenswear Merchandise team, we are currently recruiting a Merchandise Planner within Women’s Branded 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.

**_ Please note this is a limited tenure contract until 30_**_th_**_ August 2024._**

**What does the role involve?**
- To work with the Buyer to establish a balanced range of merchandise suited to the customer profile making recommendations for changes and improvements to maximize sales and profit potential
- Manage WSSIs and create seasonal and weekly forecasts which are in line with business KPIs
- Ensure department of responsibility’s sales, profit, spend, closing stocks are accurately reported to the business
- Produce seasonal and ad hoc analysis that can be used to make strategic decisions within the merchandising team
- Monitor sell-through and deliveries of all vendors and take decisive action to deal with their performance
- Manage department markdowns, margins and closing stocks ensuring maximum profitability
- To provide on the job coaching to an allocator, ensure that the direct report are able to meet and exceed the requirements of their role
- Engage with and influence internal business partners to implement merchandise strategy
- Demonstrated experience as a Merchandise Planner
- 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
- Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
- Generous employee discounts across David Jones
- An additional day of leave for your birthday
- The opportunity to support community partnerships through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
- Free onsite parking spot available
- Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices
- Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

**About Us**

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones’ creation of a social centre inspired and created lasting memories for past, present and future generations. Today, our vision to inspire _Like No Other_ drives us to continue this legacy in our ambitious purpose to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services _Like No Other._

Our Thriving cultural pillars inspire our people to deliver on our vision and purpose. We are **Customer** **Obsessed**; curious to understand and dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team. We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating **Inclusive** environments through belonging and respect. We **Empower** with implied trust to act with integrity, value our unique skills and be accountable for our decisions. We constantly seek **Innovative** ways of improving, changing and exploring ways that we can inspire.

**We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.**

**Advertised**: 28 Jul 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 13 Aug 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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