Merchandise Planning Manager

19 hours ago


Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Country Road Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the Planning team for the Witchery business. You will be responsible for developing the strategic direction along with Product Development & Sourcing, Design & Buying teams. The primary focus of this role is to manage the financial performance through sales, gross profit and stock management.

**Please note that this is a 12 month contract**

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop and manage the financial performance according to budget forecast measured by Sales, Gross Profit & Stock Management
  • Effect trading decisions through competitor analysis, product in-take to ensure that GP is maximised
  • Brief and sign off of the promotional calendar/advertising in conjunction with Marketing and Design
  • Analyse, recommend and finalise divisional forecasts by providing strategic and corporate viewpoints to determine most credible forecasts for current season and subsequent seasons
  • Facilitate and drive a weekly assessment of the divisional performance & provide strategies on the actions required to maximise opportunities missed
  • Along with the Design & Buying, set the range direction in line with the company design and financial strategy to meet customers needs
  • Set the selling price for all channels – concession, retail
  • Support with leadership growth plan and development for direct reports and ensure all team completed at all levels in team
  • Provide leadership across merchandise planning, promoting vision and motivation for the team; ensuring clear paths of communications and information flow are developed and executed
  • Drive a performance achievement culture through a focus on the development of team members skills and capability.

Key Capabilities

  • Strong industry experience – from a merchandise background in apparel preferred – a keen aesthetic and affinity with product & brand essential
  • Experience in the lifestyle sector of the fashion industry preferred
  • An understanding of general business practices
  • Proven management experience and ability to lead and motivate large teams.

Why work for CRG? 

The Country Road Group is one of Australasia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer: 

  • Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
  • Seasonal clothing allowance
  • An additional day of leave for your birthday
  • An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
  • Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
  • Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
  • We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly. 

 About Witchery

Part of the Country Road Group, Witchery is an Australian fashion brand, delivering on-trend pieces that capture fashion's latest mood.
 
We're a daily source of inspiration, as we empower today's women to express themselves through our collections wherever their life or ambition may take them.
 
With a heritage of outstanding quality and design, we mix directional must-haves with beautiful basics, then add the finishing touches by way of fashion-forward accessories.
 
We are the Style Authority. We are Witchery.



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