Merchandise Planner

**Location**:
Williams Landing, VIC, AU
**Category**:
Merchandise
**Work Type**:
Permanent Full Time
Who are we?
At Target, we're getting back to what we're famous for - real quality, that's really affordable. We're making products that stand up to the test of everyday life, at prices that don't cost the earth.
We're making mums happy. Kids smile. Family life, that little bit easier. We're making sure every Australian can enjoy our products, whilst making a positive difference to our planet so families can trust and rely on us for generations to come. That's the Target Australians needs right now. And that's the Target we're here to be.
With our instantly recognisable logo we are one of the most iconic brands on the Australian retail market and for almost 100 years we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families. It brings us loyal customers who love and trust us. From first baby clothes to first fashion moments, we have created special memories that families across the country hold dear. By making affordable quality and style accessible for all, we have built a reputation for helping Australian families live better.
Friendships are found here - we have authentic, genuine relationships with our team mates, and we're led by supportive leaders. In this team quality, design and style are in our DNA - we are a close-knit bunch and the fabric of our team is passion, respect and diversity.
As an iconic Australian retailer we're immensely proud of our history and need people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are There's never been a more exciting time to join our team.
We are also excited to announce that we will be moving to an amazing new office building at One Middle Rd -Chadstone the heart of Fashion retail in the middle of 2025
That's who we are. That's Target.
What will you do?
With the ongoing growth within Target we are looking for passionate Merchandise Planners with Apparel experience (Women's - Apparel & Sleepwear or Men's - Apparel & Footwear) to join a fun & supportive team within a fast-paced & dynamic environment to drive our strategy & play a key part in the growth of our Apparel functions.
You are responsible for maximising sales and profit through the effective management of the department range architecture and product assortment and ensuring that the commercial plan is executed to deliver the department strategy. Accountable for inventory health and balancing customer facing availability with stock productivity.
You will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop strategies and processes to drive sales and profitability in line with Target's values. This is a pivotal role where you can make an impact across our stores and the wider merchandise team through superior planning skills of our inventory.
**Other responsibilities will include**:
Merchandise KPI's/Strategic Direction for Assigned Category
- Working with BM/PM/DMM to set strategic direction for category and communicate/implement with team.
- Implement departmental strategy with team to develop plan that achieves sales, profit and inventory targets.
- Financial Management - Managing categories on an ongoing basis ensuring merchandise financial plan remains within business expectations and KPIs.

Manage/Trade a Dept in Planner Role
- Ensure key deliverable KPI's such as Sales, Profit, OTB and inventory are managed within agreed parameters.
- Work with Buyer to ensure product strategy is in line with strategic objectives.
- Strong experience in price architecture and product assortment ranging in a large volume retailer.

Category Partnership Management
- Management of supplier range plans to ensure alignment to the Target strategy.
- Support the Buyer to develop the category strategy by developing & managing the category budget and forecast.
- Accountable for allocation strategies, incorporating the merchandise plan and flow strategy to meet store inventory needs providing guidance to inventory controller and Demand Planner
- Build and execute the sales, gross margin and inventory plan, at a weekly/monthly/season level, within Merch planning tool.

What are we looking for?
We're looking for a commercially savvy individual who will bring a curious and data-driven mind-set as well as a passion for all things Retail You love focusing on product, customers are always front of mind and building and managing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders is one of your strengths.
To be successful in this role you will have experience as follows:

- Strong commercial acumen and numerical skills, high levels of attention to detail. Advanced Planning Skills - Forecasting, OTB management, Financial Skills and Strategic thinking.
- Ability to observe, interpret and act upon trends in customer behaviour.
- Highly inquisitive, self-driven with strong organisation skills in a fast paced retail environment.
- Quantification of individual products over time.
- Strong in range architecture and pr