Merchandise Strategy Lead

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeMerchandiser Full time $100,000 - $140,000

The ideal candidate will have experience leading a team of planners, developing strategic plans to meet organisational financial goals and drive business growth.

A key focus area for this role is the development of top-down and bottom-up financial budgets that align with corporate financial targets. The Merchandise Planning Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and achieve best-in-class outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining a strong sales and profit focus through short and long-range merchandise financial budgeting
  • Supporting plans to maintain market share in Colour Cosmetics and gain market share in Skincare and Health
  • Developing and managing short and long-range merchandise financial budgets across various sales channels
  • Financial forecasting of retail and wholesale sales, margin/profit and income
  • Utilising data and insights to deliver high forecast accuracy
  • Managing OTB (open-to-buy) for purchasing into DC's and Retail Stores
  • Quantifying risk/opportunity and providing recommendations to deliver overall company financial growth objectives

Additional responsibilities include collaborating with the wider Merchandise and Inventory management teams to ensure purchases fit within receipt plans and deliver required sales volume, net margin, and inventory productivity goals.

Required skills and qualifications include:

  • Experience as a Merchandise Planning lead at a Divisional or Group level within a medium to large retailer
  • Demonstrated understanding of retail metrics and drivers
  • Capability in managing and developing a team
  • Proven ability to deliver outcomes in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
  • Excellence in communication, customer service, and building relationships
  • Excellent organisational, attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

We are looking for a highly skilled professional who can effectively lead our Merchandise Planning function and contribute to driving business growth.

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