Assistant Merchandise Manager

Why Lorna Jane?
At Lorna Jane, we're more than just activewear; we're a movement that inspires women to live their best, most active lives. We're passionate about empowering our team and customers alike, with a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. When you join Lorna Jane, you're joining a family that values growth, wellbeing, and making a positive impact.
What is the role?
We're seeking an Assistant Merchandise Manager to join our Brisbane Head Office.
In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for creating and executing merchandise strategies that drive sales, profitability, and stockholding targets. You'll play an essential part in coordinating with cross-functional teams and using your analytical skills to assess company performance and market trends. Your key goal: ensuring the right products get to the right locations at the right time, every time.
What You'll be doing
**As our Assistant Merchandise Manager you'll**:

- Assist in creating and managing merchandise plans, including sales, stock turn (Ideal Soh units), and margin targets
- Analyse historical data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and adjust plans accordingly
- Monitor and report on the performance of categories, collections, and product lines, providing actionable recommendations
- Track slow-moving and overstocked items, proposing markdowns or promotional strategies to improve sell-through
- Ensure all promotional prices set are within Margin benchmarks to support the profitability of sales channel
- Work closely with buy and production, marketing, retail, and online teams to ensure alignment on product launches, campaigns, and delivery timelines
- Liaise with online & retail teams to address inquiries, provide stock updates, merch operations and upcoming promotional plans
- Maintain knowledge of competitive and market trends to support product and pricing strategies
- Oversee replenishment processes and stock transfers to meet customer demand
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and seasonal merchandise reports, analysing performance metrics such as sell-through rates, margins, and sales trends.
- Provide detailed insights to guide decision-making and future planning. Contribute to post-seasonal reviews to evaluate performance against targets.

Who We're Looking For
**We're seeking someone who has**:

- 5+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, or a related role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative mindset with a customer-centric approach

Our Commitment to you
At Lorna Jane, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We embrace diversity in all its forms and have worked hard to ensure our hiring practices are fair and free from bias.
Why you'll love working here
- Prime Location: Enjoy free onsite parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
- Onsite Café: Start your day right with our Nourish Café, where you can enjoy healthy and delicious meals without leaving the office.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of generous discounts on the latest Lorna Jane collections, so you can live the active life we promote.
- Early Access: Be the first to see and experience our new collections before they hit the stores. As part of the HQ team, you'll get exclusive early access to view our latest designs.
- Community Engagement: Get involved in company events and initiatives that support and inspire our community. You'll have the chance to participate in events that align with our mission of empowering women to live their best lives.
- Team Spirit: Join a supportive team that's more like a family. We celebrate our wins together and collaborate to make a real impact