Merchandise Planner

16 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Global Retail Brands Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

We have an exciting newly created opportunity within Global Retail Brands, Australia's premier specialty kitchenware & homewares retailer, boasting a vast network of over 270 stores nationwide and over 150 locations globally. Reporting into the Head of Planning, we are actively seeking a dynamic
Merchandise Planner
to join our MyHouse and House Bed & Bath team

About the Role:

The
Merchandise Planner
will play a critical role in optimising merchandise strategies, ensuring product availability, and maximising sales and profitability across our stores. This role requires a combination of strategic foresight, analytical expertise, and hands-on execution.

Key responsibilities of the role will include but not be limited to:

  • Merchandise Planning & Forecasting
    – Develop and implement merchandise planning strategies to maximise sales, inventory turnover, and profitability.
  • Inventory Management
    – Ensure accurate stock forecasting and replenishment for digital channels, minimising stockouts and overstock situations.
  • Sales & Margin Optimisation
    – Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategies to enhance revenue growth and margin performance.
  • Promotional & Campaign Planning
    – Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute promotional campaigns, ensuring stock availability and alignment with sales objectives.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
    – Work closely with Buying, Marketing, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless execution of online merchandising strategies.
  • Systems & Process Improvement
    – Evaluate and improve merchandise planning systems and workflows, driving automation and efficiency.

About you:

  • Proven experience in
    merchandise planning
    ideally within a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and execute financial and merchandise plans.
  • Advanced proficiency in
    Excel
    and other merchandise planning tools.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Experience leading and developing team members to drive performance and results.
  • Highly adaptable and proactive, thriving in a fast-moving and evolving digital retail space.

Why Join Us:


• Opportunity to work with a reputable and leading retailer


• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your expertise and input


• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth


• Join a growing business with expansion into America, Canada and Europe

These full-time positions offers the opportunity for a passionate and experienced eCommerce Planner to join a fast-paced, highly dynamic planning team and environment and to help support and contribute towards the growth and trajectory of our planning efforts. This is a very exciting time to join the company as you will be part of a large, experienced and super-fun team, working 5 days in the office on St Kilda Road with access to lots of public transport, cafes near by and with dogs in the office – this is a role not to be missed

If you believe this career opportunity sounds like the perfect fit for you, APPLY NOW

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