Merchandise Planner

Located in the Canadian Coast Mountain wilderness, Arc'teryx is built on the principle of obsessive, precise design and production. The unique in-house manufacturing and design centres allow the brand to constantly evolve and build products the right way. Timeless quality, intuitive design and simplicity result in unrivalled performance at the point of extreme need.

**About the Role**

Are you a master of numbers with a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences? At Arc’teryx, we’re looking for a Merchandise Planner to play a vital role in shaping our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels across eCommerce and retail stores in Australia and New Zealand.

Join our team and help us strike the perfect balance between brand storytelling and commercial success, all while driving best practices in planning, forecasting, and in-season execution.

As a key stakeholder in our seasonal Go-to-Market process, you’ll assist in crafting guest-focused assortments, managing seasonal buys, and driving in-season performance. You'll collaborate across teams to ensure every product launch is a success, optimize inventory, and bring local consumer insights to life.

**What You’ll Do**
- Create curated assortments for DTC channels, ensuring they align with guest demand and maximise revenue.
- Build financial and visual plans for seasonal assortments while working closely with cross-functional teams.
- Dive into sales trends and inventory performance to identify opportunities and risks.
- Partner with HQ and local teams to align merchandise strategies with marketing and storytelling goals.
- Manage product lifecycles, optimize inventory, and coordinate product launches with retail and eCommerce teams.
- Utilise consumer, market, and competitive data to guide merchandise decisions and identify new opportunities.
- Regularly review sell-through data and take decisive actions to improve sales and inventory efficiency.

**What You’ll Bring**
- 2+ years’ experience in merchandise planning/buying within DTC or wholesale channels.
- Strong ability to analyse data, create reports, and deliver actionable insights.
- Deep understanding of the ANZ retail environment and consumer behaviours.
- A collaborative mindset and proven success in cross-functional environments.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and merchandising systems.
- Bonus Points if you have experience in apparel, footwear, or the outdoor/sporting goods industry.

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary, bonus + super.
- Amer Sports ANZ are a certified Great Place to Work
- Free product and generous allowances to get you kitted out for all your sporting adventures
- Flexible working environment, including additional school holiday flexibility / support.
- When at Head office, work in a state-of-the-art 6-star energy efficient facility, with a huge business focus on environmental and social strategies.
- Support in career development, wellbeing, and personal growth.
- Regular staff activity days, including camping, snow trips, fun runs and more
- Company supported volunteering program.
- A chance to work with a global leader in the outdoor apparel industry.
- A collaborative and innovative workplace where your ideas are valued.

If you’re ready to combine your analytical prowess with your love for creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you