Merchandise Planner

4 weeks ago


North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Group Full time

Company Overview:

Country Road Group is a leading Lifestyle Brand House in Australasia, encompassing iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery, and MIMCO. Our commitment to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly drives our growth and transformation.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our team, focusing on developing merchandise budgets, forecasts, and establishing store profiling and assortment plans to effectively manage trading across all channels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Budget Development: Establish weekly budgets for sales, markdowns, stock, stock turn, margin, purchases, and gross profit (GP) by category across all channels within the division
  • Seasonal Planning: Develop seasonal option plans that align with the divisional strategy and financial KPIs, adjusting throughout the buying season based on design input and current/future trading conditions
  • Inventory Management: Ensure appropriate stock levels across each channel and store to maintain productive inventory while keeping aged stock within required levels
  • In-Season Trade: Manage in-season trade, reviewing and recommending forward forecasts on sales, markdowns, stock, stock turn, margin, purchases, and GP for all channels
  • Communication: Establish strong communication links with relevant channels, including Visual Merchandising, to align divisional strategies while providing feedback from stores and customers regarding the range.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or a related role in a retail or FMCG environment
  • Ability to assess complex data sets, identify trends, and make sound business decisions
  • Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage relationships with key stakeholders.

What We Offer:

  • Estimated Salary: AU$70,000 - AU$90,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
  • Seasonal clothing allowance
  • An additional day of leave for your birthday
  • An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
  • Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
  • Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program


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