Analysis & Planning Manager - Merchandise

5 days ago


Docklands, Victoria, Australia Myer Full time

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Myer as an Analysis & Planning Manager, overseeing the Toys category. As a key member of the Planning team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a compelling and profitable customer offer that drives the Myer Merchandise strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and present the Merchandise Management Report (MMR) at an executive level, providing leadership and guidance to teams.
  • Plan and analyze in-season and post-season supplier delivery performance and stock health, as well as in-season reporting and analysis for the business on service levels.
  • Provide accurate forecasting on key financial metrics and effectively communicate any risks based on sales trends, marketing, and product performance.
  • Accountability for trading the category and take appropriate tactical activity related to sales, profit, stock to drive business outcomes in conjunction with the buying team.
  • Collaborate with Buyers to build and deliver a customer-focused range and deliver on key metrics such as Sales, GP, and option productivity.
  • Oversee Allocation Analysts with regards to product performance, including accountability for allocation and ordering process, item planning, allocation of advertised merchandise, inventory levels, and stock turn, supplier delivery performance (in collaboration with Buyers).
  • Profitable management of the buyership (Sales; Profit; OTB; Stock).

About You:

  • Strong experience in planning roles or retail equivalent.
  • Bachelor degree/diploma in one of the following fields would be preferable but not essential: Fashion Merchandise Management, Commerce, Marketing, Retail Management, Business Management, Economics, or Commerce.
  • Intermediate technology/computer skills, and Excel proficiency.
  • Sound retail, financial, and business acumen, with thorough understanding of key financial metrics.
  • Detail-oriented, with ability to lead and influence leaders.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills.
  • Expert on store demographics.
  • Experience in planning systems is a bonus.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small/medium-sized teams is a bonus.

Benefits:

  • Generous team member discounts on all Myer products, including team-member exclusive discounts.
  • Access to lifestyle leave and volunteer leave – arrange work around your life, not life around work.
  • A supportive leadership and team network to set you up for success.
  • Career growth and succession opportunities across the business.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, whether it's gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, and neurodiversity. We encourage candidates to ask for any adjustments that will support them to be their best through the recruitment process.



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