Manager, Merchandise Foundations

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter

What's in it for you when you're part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few

• Free standard OnePass membership

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We're genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the role
We're looking for a forward-thinking Manager, Merchandise Foundations to lead the technology solutions that power product, pricing, ranging, and inventory management across our business. This role is central to optimising our merchandise systems, ensuring they are aligned with strategic goals, resilient, and designed to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Reporting to the Group Head of Core Retail Delivery, you'll shape the technology strategy for merchandise foundations, drive continuous improvements, and enable data-driven decision making. You'll also play a key role in collaborating across Core Retail and Tech teams to deliver impactful business outcomes.

What you'll do

• Lead and optimise merchandise foundations through innovative use of technology systems.

• Lead and develop a team of up to 7 fostering growth and collaboration

• Provide strategic oversight of merchandise products, pricing, ranging, and inventory systems to support business and customer outcomes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Core Retail and Technology to deliver on broader priorities.

• Drive operational efficiency through data-driven insights and continuous improvement.

• Proactively monitor systems to maintain stability, reduce risk, and strengthen resilience.

• Support and inspire your team to thrive and grow, while contributing to an engaged and collaborative Core Retail team.

What success looks like

• A clear merchandise foundations tech strategy and roadmap in place.

• Delivery of priority enhancements and continuous improvements.

• Key risks proactively identified and effectively managed.

• Strong collaboration with Tech peers and merchandise stakeholders.

• A high-performing, engaged team contributing to Core Retail's success.

About you

You're an experienced leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, retail, and strategy. You bring:

• Proven experience in merchandise or retail technology systems (pricing, product, ranging, inventory).

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build engaged, high-performing teams.

• Strategic mindset with a track record of delivering tech-enabled business outcomes.

• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

• A focus on risk management, operational stability, and continuous improvement.

Why join us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact at scale, shaping the foundations of merchandise technology and enabling the future of retail. You'll join a collaborative team, with the opportunity to influence strategy, lead innovation, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers and business.

You'll be part of a workplace where you'll feel like you belong.

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. If you have the experience, skills and a passion to grow but don't necessarily nail every single point in the job description, please still apply. Contact us at and a member of the team will be in touch. 

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you'll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.