Chief Merchandise Planner

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeePlanner Full time $82,300 - $106,600
Merchandise Planning Lead

The Merchandise Planning Lead is a critical role within our business, responsible for overseeing the planning and trading activities that drive sales and increase market share.

This role works closely with the Brand Leader to develop and execute a comprehensive business plan aimed at achieving financial targets and managing stock levels.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team, inspiring and cultivating talent to attract and retain top performers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement merchandise planning strategies to achieve financial targets and manage stock levels.
  • Drive initiatives to maximise margin opportunity and reduce markdown/clearance against agreed targets.
  • Collaborate with Buyers to agree topline KPIs for yearly budgets, including recommendations for strategy and opportunities.
  • Manage monthly forecast reviews by channel and division of sale and inventory, providing accurate margin and P&L scenarios for the season.
  • Ensure effective trading performance through sales, gross profit, and stock management, including allocations to meet KPIs and manage risks.
  • Work with the Head of Retail to drive sales performance in stores and manage store gridding and profiling with the planning team.
  • Provide line management and leadership to the merchandise planning team, overseeing performance, development, and resource allocation to achieve departmental goals.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, or Supply Chain Management, or relevant industry experience.
  • 7-10 years of experience in Merchandise Planning with experience in the luxury/premium sector of the fashion industry.
  • Proven track record in merchandise management in a similar-sized organisation.

Benefits:

We offer generous employee discounts, seasonal clothing allowance, flexible working arrangements, annual learning calendar, and support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program.

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