Merchandise Planning Director

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Group Full time
Merchandise Planning Strategy Director

We 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 margin opportunity and reduce markdown/clearance against agreed targets.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

  • Work with Buyers to agree topline KPIs for yearly budget, including recommendation of strategy and opportunities.
  • Manage monthly forecast reviews by channel by division of sale and inventory, providing accurate margin and P&L scenarios for the season.
  • Work with Buyers to develop divisional/channel budgets.

Trading:

  • Manage financial performance through sales, gross profit, and stock management, including allocations, to ensure KPIs are met, and risks are managed.
  • Course-correct plans and inventory orders as needed with recommendations on seasonal assortment line-plan.
  • Build merchandise plans and drive the management of core in line with trade and range architecture strategy.
  • Govern OTB; monitor POs and ensure proper inventory investment & allocation to maintain budget to OTB.

Retail Operations:

  • Work with the Head of Retail to drive sales performance in stores and manage store gridding and profiling with the planning team, in conjunction with our retail teams.

People & Leadership:

  • Take full responsibility for the outcomes of the merchandise planning function, ensuring it aligns with the broader business strategy and delivers on key objectives.
  • Provide line management and leadership to the merchandise planning team, overseeing performance, development, and resource allocation to achieve departmental goals.
  • Embrace uncertainty and change while facilitating and enabling strategic change with clarity, empathy, and optimism.
  • Collaborate across group, building team cohesion and connection, to inspire and bring our House of Brands strategy to life.
  • Create & foster an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive and feel included, respected, and safe.
  • Set clear expectations of behaviour and hold self and others accountable.
  • Role-model learning & development and empower others to change, grow, and incorporate new experiences.
  • Build internal talent bench.

About Country Road Group:

Country Road Group is Australia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands including Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery, and MIMCO.

We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.

Our Values include being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative, Inspirational, Responsible, and Dedicated to Quality.

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