Merchandise Planner

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia UNIQLO Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year
The Role:

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive customer satisfaction and expand UNIQLO's 'LifeWear' concept by delivering exceptional product experiences
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities in the Australian market and optimize sales while meeting customer satisfaction goals
  • Develop weekly item-level financial plans for sales, gross margin, and inventory to support business growth.
  • Devise pricing strategies that maximize sales and gross profit, ensuring competitiveness in the market
  • Reforecast business in-season based on current performance, present revised projections and recommendations to cross functional teams and senior leadership
  • Create allocation strategies that align with merchandise plans and flow strategies to meet inventory needs across stores
  • Strategically create and plan product assortments (item, colour, size) for each product category to optimize sales and manage replenishment plans/ production plans.
  • Place orders for both seasonal and replenishment product buys, maintaining optimal stock levels
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments, such as Marketing and Store Operations to align product strategies for success
  • Proactively gathering feedback from voice of customers and store members, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring appropriate product line up
  • Coordinate with visual merchandisers to execute monthly layouts across different store formats
  • Manage team tasks with manager to support each business function.
  • Support new members on job training on a monthly/seasonal basis.
Ideal Profile:
  • Minimum 3-4 years' experience in merchandise planning AND/OR minimum 2-3 years' experience in allocation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of retail industry trends and an understanding of consumer behaviour
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Detail-oriented mindset, ensuring accuracy and precision in merchandise planning
  • Proactive and results-driven attitude, with a passion for achieving and exceeding targets
  • Ability to handle multiple projects effectively with a sense of urgency and commitment to accuracy
What's on Offer?
  • Opportunity to work in a leading global fashion retailer
  • Generous employee discounts and benefits
  • Collaborative, engaging workplace culture

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