Senior Merchandise Planner

Description:

The gig

As our Senior Merchandise Planner, based in our Loganholme HQ just south of Brisbane, you'll be instrumental in delivering smart, insight-driven merchandise strategies that fuel growth and help us achieve our goals. You'll use retail analytics, demand forecasting and inventory expertise to make sure our community always has the product they want, whenever and however they connect with the brand.

Our story

LSKD is an Australian-owned and operated brand with our HQ in Loganholme, that prides itself in producing high-quality functional sportswear with a street aesthetic. Ever since our formation we've never been content settling for the norm; we're constantly evolving and challenging the status quo, inspired by the restless few who influence style, shape the future and strive to be 1% better everyday.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Leadership & Ways of Working

Follow LSKD operating principles, including Design & Production, and 1% Better

Be Hungry, Humble, Smart, and lead with integrity

Collaborate with Creative Direction to understand product vision and community needs

Merchandise Planning & Forecasting

Develop and execute merchandise planning strategies aligned to company targets

Lead seasonal and category planning, building accurate sales and demand forecasts

Translate market trends, community insights and financial targets into smart assortments

Define assortment breadth and depth by category/SKU

Refine forecasting models to increase accuracy

Inventory & Financial Management

Implement inventory strategies that maximise sell-through and minimise excess stock

Monitor key metrics (turnover, WOS, ageing stock) to identify risks and opportunities

Build and manage open-to-buy plans, adjusting as needed to hit financial goals

Partner with logistics and distribution to optimise stock flow and reduce stockouts

Insights, Reporting & Cross-functional Collaboration

Analyse sales performance and KPIs to identify trends and opportunities

Prepare clear reporting and recommendations for senior leadership

Work closely with merchandising, finance, operations and marketing to align planning strategies with business objectives

Provide meaningful insights that support smart decision-making and drive results

Essential skills and exposure

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

Proficiency in retail analytics tools + high Microsoft Excel capability

Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

A passion for functional fitness

Benefits and perks

• Be part of Australia's fastest growing activewear brand
• A vibrant, fun and collaborative office culture
• Epic team member discounts on our product as well as exclusive deals struck with other local retailers and establishments
• EAP to support your wellbeing
• Personal development investment - start smashing your goals through complimentary listening to our LSKD book library via Audible, plus dedicated workshops and seminars
• Genuine pipeline for career development

So what do you need to get the gig? Turn this application upside down; blow it out of the water and show us why you want to be part of Australia's fastest growing activewear brand.