Merchandise Planner

2 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Accent Group Full time

Overview

Welcome to Skechers Australia, where we're not just selling shoes; we're shaping lifestyles Skechers is a global leader in the footwear industry, known for our innovative designs, superior comfort, and a commitment to providing the ultimate walking experience. As a brand that transcends boundaries and trends, Skechers has become synonymous with fashion-forward and comfortable footwear.

About the role

We have an exciting role available for a Merchandise Planner to join our Skechers Team. Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will provide structure, visibility, control and support to various brands, working in partnership with the Merchandise Buyers in the achievement of budgeted sales and gross profit.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Budget formation, building and maintenance of Merchandise Financial Plans (MFP’s / WSSI’s) in consultation with the Buyer and the Buying & Planning Management teams

- Management of all reporting, product and brand analysis, both weekly and seasonally

- Maximising return on inventory, closing stock management, markdowns and aged stock

- All OTB requirements, option plans, budgeted inventory levels and forecasts

- Product analysis and preparation to facilitate and identify sales growth opportunities / issues in the business

- Monthly Replan (of MFP), working with the buyer for product insights, to maintain current, accurate merchandise plans including OTB, markdown, sales, GP and stock forecasts

- Product and distribution recommendations as an output of MPF Replans and ongoing reporting and analysis

- Monthly tracking of sales and related information to compare with budget, plan and prior year

- Determine, review and maintain optimum stock levels of retail stores and analyse product flow and sales trends to ensure accurate forecasts of product needs

To succeed in this role, you will need to have

- Demonstrated minimum 5 years’ experience in a Merchandise Planning role

- Demonstrated ability in a high-volume retail industry

- Degree in a related discipline (prefer but on essential)

- Experience managing and developing a team of results driven planning team members

- Strong financial and numeracy acumen

- Excellent written and verbal communications skills

- Affiliation with Accent Group Core values and “Make It Happen” attitude

Why Join Accent Group?

- A supportive, fun, collaborative and friendly team culture

- The opportunity to work with a growing company and the best global brands

- Ongoing career development and training to grow your career

- Generous employee discount of up to 40% off all our brands

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.

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