Junior Merchandise Planner

**Work options**: Hybrid

Professional offices in Norwest Business Park with flexibility to work from home 2 - 3 days per week.

**CREATE THE FOOTPRINTS OF TOMORROW**

At ECCO, you become part of a global family of more than 25,000 people who are proud to support a high quality, innovative, sustainable and responsible shoe manufacturing company. ECCO respects our world environment by reducing emissions, waste and consumption of materials, energy and water. We produce and sell high-quality modern shoes and accessories through our diverse workforce who receive lifelong learning and development at all stages of their career.

**Position summary**:
ECCO Shoes Pacific is seeking a talented and passionate **Junior Merchandise Planner** to join our amazing supportive team in our Support Centre at Norwest Business Park Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, this full-time role will be the key player in effectively planning and managing our merchandise for ECCO across Australia & New Zealand.

**Responsibilities will include, but not limited to**:

- Oversee Allocation through support and management of one direct report
- Create robust Category Plans across all key business metrics
- Actively participate in the ranging process
- Manage Retail inventory position/stock flow to achieve optimum balance, maximise stock turn and sell through, and minimize product markdown and aged inventory
- Support the Merchandise Team in managing annual brand sales and inventory budgets by category, accounting for calculated reforecasts, risks, opportunities and corrective actions
- Various reporting and analysis of trade and inventory performance and productivity
- Communicating with stakeholders on delays and impacts on stock or deadlines
- Maintaining meticulous records
- Working closely with Merchandising, Retail, Logistics and Asia Pacific stakeholders

**Skills that will help you in this role**:

- Prior experience in a similar role
- Sales analysis and forecasting ability
- Excel - intermediate to advanced level
- SAP experience or similar
- A highly proactive and collaborative approach to your work
- Well organised with excellent planning skills
- Strong attention to detail with attention to high quality
- Excellent numeracy and communication skills
- Be innovative, ask questions & be assertive where needed
- Quick learner

**Perks & Benefits**:

- Flexibility and work/life balance with hybrid working options
- Coaching and training, including a thorough induction schedule to set you up for success
- Career progression opportunities - Headquartered in Denmark, we are a family-owned company that offers local and international opportunities
- Pride in working for a globally successful, diverse & environmentally conscious employer
- ECCO provides a progressive working environment for those who are seeking a career in retail, with a culture of ownership at all levels where everyone has a voice and makes an impact.

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