Merchandise Planning Manager

**Job no**: 943160
**Work type**: Permanent / Full time
**Location**: Support Office - Docklands

**From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide
- Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work**.

**Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being “right at home”.**

Through effective collaboration with the buying team, our **Merchandise Planning Manager - Footwear & Accessories**leads the planning team to develop and deliver a compelling and profitable customer offer that drives the Myer Merchandise strategy. You will analyse business trends and performance to optimise inventory and sales profit outcomes for entire category and provide support to the GMM - Planning. Furthermore, you will be leading the design, development and implementation of the Merchandise Strategy for the overall category, and mentor and coach all planning resources to achieve the strategic goals/metrics.

**About the role**:

- Accountability and ownership of overall strategy development and execution
- Accountability for trading the business and implementing appropriate tactical activities in relation to sales, profit, stock to drive business outcomes
- Lead the development of overarching strategy in conjunction with the Category Manager and executive teams
- Establish and manage the budget and financial performance of the business with relevant stakeholders.
- Lead team to ensure accurate forecasting on key financial metrics and effectively communicate any risk based on sales trends, marketing and product performance
- Lead team to ensure planning and analysis including; in-season and post season analysis on supplier delivery performance, stock health and in season reporting and analysis for the business
- Collaboration with Category Manager to build and deliver a customer focused range that delivers on key metrics such as Sales, GP and option productivity
- Manage the intake phasing / stock levels to minimise stockholding but maximise sales opportunities and retain fresh, new merchandise flow
- Oversee Senior Analysis & Planning Managers and Analysis & Planning Managers with regards to category performance including Store sales and stock performance, stock health, stock flow, profitable Sales, Brand performance

**About you**:

- 5+ years experience in Senior planning role or retail equivalent
- 3-5 years’ people leadership experience, including leading leaders
- Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering KPI results
- Expert on store demographics - joint responsibility with Buyer
- Retail, financial and business acumen
- Exceptional financial and analytical skills
- Intermediate technology/computer skills
- Experience in planning systems a bonus
- Strong ability to influence at an executive level
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a medium sized team
- Ability to lead and influence senior leaders
- Bachelor degree/diploma in one of the following fields would be preferable but not essential: Fashion Merchandise Management, Commerce, Marketing, Retail Management, Business Management, Economics, Commerce

**Benefits to You**:

- Generous Team Member discounts on all Myer products
- Work flexibly from home and our Support Office based in Docklands
- A supportive leadership team
- Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave available
- Service Recognition and Inspirational People Awards
- Ongoing training and development for your career progression
- The opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the Myer growth strategy

**Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.**

**Wherever you are and wherever you’re going, we’ll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we’re fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands.**

**Welcome Home**

**_ Equal Opp. Employer:_**_ We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve._

**Applications close**: 18 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time