Merchandise Planning Assistant

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Seed Heritage Full time

Perm; Full Time Opportunity to work for an iconic Australian retailer
- Up to 50% off new season Seed Heritage product
- Supportive team culture and environment

We are seeking a Merchandise Planning Assistant to support our Planner in optimising stock levels, managing core styles, and ensuring our Seed Heritage stores are well-equipped to meet sales targets.

This role involves assisting with range ordering, sales analysis, core auto replenishment, and stock allocations for both Australian and international businesses.

**THE ROLE**:

- Analyse sales and stock at department, class, style, size, state, and store levels.
- Report on top 30 stores' sales and stock mix to identify opportunities and ensure budget targets are met.
- Establish accurate size ratios and pack sizes for new purchase orders based on sales history.
- Forecast and optimize core stock flows to ensure adequate store coverage, preventing stockouts or overstocks.
- Highlight over/understock issues and assist in planning markdown rounds at the style/colour level.
- Prepare and manage performance style reports (PSR), sales forecasts, and daily/weekly reports as required.
- Coordinate the monthly roll-up WISSI process for your allocated region.
- Assess style fit, fabrication, and store performance history to guide stock ordering decisions.
- Adjust replenishment levels to avoid stock issues and optimize in-store stock levels.
- Set up and maintain allocation grids, model stocks, and stock levels for core lines.
- Allocate stock for new store openings, closures, or refits, considering sales trends and weeks of coverage.
- Organise national and international stock consolidations when required.
- On-site role 5-days per week, based in our St Kilda Road offices.

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE**:

- Previous Merchandise Planning or Allocation experience within the retail or fashion industry, with a focus on stock management and sales forecasting will be highly advantageous.
- Ability to analyse data, spot trends, and ensure accuracy in tasks like size ratios and stock allocations.
- Understanding of how stock levels impact sales and profitability.
- Competence in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs) is crucial.
- Experience using planning software and reporting tools is also desirable.
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities at once, managing tasks such as reporting, forecasting, and order processing.
- Proactive in identifying potential stock issues or sales opportunities and can provide solutions that align with business objectives.
- Ability to stay organised and manage your time effectively will be essential in meeting deadlines.

**WHY JOIN THE SEED HERITAGE TEAM?**
- Up to 50% off new season Seed Heritage product
- Generous discounts across all Brandbank Group Brands including Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY.
- Supportive team culture and environment
- Opportunity to work for an iconic Australian retailer
- Employee Referral Program - be rewarded for referring great new people to our team
- Health and Wellness initiatives with access to Employee Assistance Program.

At Seed Heritage, we elevate the everyday. Our collections centre on beautiful design and a modern, Australian point of view.

The Seed Heritage lifestyle is about family, friends, and moments together. Since 2000, our range has expanded to include womenswear, menswear, teen, child, baby and homewares. With more than 200 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Singapore, we now reach a global audience, and our online store ships worldwide.

Across our offering, we focus on quality and a timeless appeal. Seed pieces are made to see you through the seasons, and to last for years. Seed Heritage gives a modern take on the classics, set to inspire and to fit into your life at every stage. We’d love for you to join us.

**ABOUT BRANDBANK GROUP**:
Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY.

  • Merchandise Planning Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Seed Heritage Full time

    Job Title: Merchandise Planning AssistantWe are seeking a highly skilled Merchandise Planning Assistant to support our Planner in optimizing stock levels, managing core styles, and ensuring our Seed Heritage stores are well-equipped to meet sales targets.Key Responsibilities:Analyze sales and stock data at various levels, including department, class, style,...

  • Merchandise Planning Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Seed Heritage Full time

    Merchandise Planning AssistantWe are seeking a highly skilled Merchandise Planning Assistant to support our Planner in optimizing stock levels, managing core styles, and ensuring our Seed Heritage stores are well-equipped to meet sales targets.Key Responsibilities:Analyse sales and stock data at various levels, including department, class, style, size,...

  • Merchandise Planning Assistant

    7 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Seed Heritage Full time

    The Role:We are seeking a skilled Merchandise Planning Assistant to support our Planner in optimizing stock levels, managing core styles, and ensuring our Seed Heritage stores are well-equipped to meet sales targets.Key responsibilities include assisting with range ordering, sales analysis, core auto replenishment, and stock allocations for both Australian...

  • Merchandise Planning Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Port Melbourne, Australia Total Tools Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Category Assistant to join our Merchandise team in Port Melbourne. As a key member of our team, you will provide support in all aspects of planning, analysis, and management of data integrity.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development and execution of category plans to drive business growth and...

  • Head of Merchandise Planning

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Group Full time

    Job Title: Head of Merchandise PlanningWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Merchandise Planning to join our team at Country Road Group. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing merchandise planning strategies to drive sales and increase market share.Key Responsibilities:Develop and...

  • Head of Merchandise Planning

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Group Full time

    Job Title: Head of Merchandise PlanningWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Merchandise Planning to join our team at Country Road Group. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing merchandise planning strategies to drive sales and increase market share.Key Responsibilities:Develop and...

  • Head of Merchandise Planning

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Https:www.energyjobline.comsitemap Full time

    Job Title: Head of Merchandise PlanningCountry Road Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Merchandise Planning to join our team. As a key member of our planning function, you will be responsible for overseeing the trading and planning activities of our brand business, ensuring alignment with our overall business vision and strategy.Key...

  • Merchandise Planning Director

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Group Full time

    Merchandise Planning Strategy DirectorWe are seeking a highly skilled Merchandise Planning Strategy Director to join our team at Country Road Group.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement merchandise planning strategies to achieve financial targets, manage stock, set budget proposals, and oversee the buy and OTB processes.Drive initiatives to maximise...

  • Merchandise Planning Director

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia UMENCO Full time

    Brand StoryUMENCO is a renowned Australian menswear fashion brand celebrated for its well-tailored casual styles, sharp suiting, wearability, and quality.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Head of Merchandise Planning & Operations to lead the essential functions of merchandising planning, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and supply chain...

  • Merchandise Planning Specialist

    1 month ago

    Port Melbourne, Australia Total Tools Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Category Assistant to join our Merchandise team in Port Melbourne. As a key member of our team, you will provide support in all aspects of planning, analysis, and management of data integrity.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development and execution of category plans to drive business growth and...

  • Merchandise Planning Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Just Group Full time

    About The Just GroupThe Just Group is a leading retail company with seven iconic Australian brands. We're passionate about delivering the best fashion finds to our customers, and we're looking for a talented Merchandise Planner to join our team.About the RoleWe're seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to work closely with our Product Managers to...

  • Planning Assistant

    5 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia gorman Full time

    Specific Requirements Factory X is a diverse leading Australian fashion retailer, established in 1986. Our brands include Gorman, Dangerfield, Princess Highway, Black Friday, Revival, Jack London, Alannah Hill and L'urv. Setting trends throughout the years, our iconic brands are designed to be worn by people who use fashion as a statement to encourage...

  • Merchandise Planning Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Seed Heritage Full time

    Job Title: Merchandise Planning Assistant - Stock Optimisation SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled Merchandise Planning Assistant to support our Planner in optimising stock levels, managing core styles, and ensuring our Seed Heritage stores are well-equipped to meet sales targets.This role involves assisting with range ordering, sales analysis, core...

  • Merchandise Planning Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Port Melbourne, Australia Total Tools Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Category Assistant to join our Merchandise team in Port Melbourne. As a key member of our team, you will provide support in all aspects of planning, analysis, and management of data integrity.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development and execution of category plans to drive business growth and...

  • Head of Merchandise Planning and Strategy

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Group Full time

    Job Title: Head of Merchandise PlanningWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Merchandise Planning to join our team at Country Road Group. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing merchandise planning strategies to drive sales and increase market share.Key Responsibilities:Develop and...

  • Head of Merchandise Planning

    3 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia UMENCO Full time

    Brand StoryThis established label is one of Australia’s most respected menswear fashion brands renowned for well-tailored casual styles, sharp suiting, wearability and quality. Role OverviewUMENCO is currently seeking an experienced Head of Merchandise Planning & Operations for a renowned Australian menswear brand. This dynamic role requires a strategic...

  • Merchandise Planning Coordinator

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Seed Heritage Full time

    Role SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Merchandise Planning Assistant to support our Planner in optimizing stock levels, managing core styles, and ensuring our Seed Heritage stores are well-equipped to meet sales targets.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze sales and stock at department, class, style, size, state, and store levels.Report on top 30 stores' sales...

  • Merchandise Planning Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Seed Heritage Full time

    Job Title: Merchandise Planning AssistantWe are seeking a highly skilled Merchandise Planning Assistant to support our Planner in optimising stock levels, managing core styles, and ensuring our Seed Heritage stores are well-equipped to meet sales targets.Key Responsibilities:Analyse sales and stock at department, class, style, size, state, and store levels...

  • Merchandise Planning Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Just Group Full time

    About The RoleAs a key member of our planning team, you will be responsible for developing and managing the department's financial plan, including sales forecasting, budgeting, and inventory management. You will work closely with the Senior Planner to ensure the department meets all key planning cycle milestones and merchandising supply chain...

  • Merchandise Planning Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Just Group Full time

    About The Just GroupThe Just Group is one of Australia's largest retail groups, representing seven brands across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and the UK. We're passionate about delivering the best fashion finds to our customers, and we're looking for a talented Merchandise Planner to join our team.About the RoleWe're seeking an experienced...