Senior Merchandise Planner

Rosebery, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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White Fox is a globally recognised fashion brand loved by babes and celebs worldwide.Established in 2013 and based in Sydney, Australia, White Fox has quickly become the go-to online fashion destination and is continuing to take over wardrobes everywhere.An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced merchandise planner to join our rapidly growing team in a full time, permanent capacity.Managing 3 key, high-growth markets you will be responsible for utilising your merchandise planning fundamentals to drive growth via a highly analytical and data driven approach.Key Responsibilities:

Work with the merchandise planning team to deliver trading actions, aligning the overarching business financial plans
Collaborate on budget plans and re-forecasts with senior stakeholders
Form and deliver product strategies to drive business growth
Ensure optimal stock levels to minimise overstocking, balancing profitability and customer satisfaction
Provide weekly summary of key performance indicators within departments of responsibility and the wider business, relating to sales, stock, profit, versus budget and last year
Ensure the correct balance of newness, repeat business, width, depth, pricing architecture, colour and category mix is planned
Build a balanced option plan to deliver the brand strategy taking into account the 3 key markets
Scenario modelling for key events to determine the sales potential taking into account relevant traffic estimates and assumptions
Perform ad hoc reporting as required by the business and across different business units

Develop short term and long term category strategies with the Buyer to maximise business trade
Maintain Clear As You Go Strategy to keep stock efficient
Assist in developing team capability and elevate performance across the merchandise planning function

Refine current systems and processes that are in place and be instrumental in implementing best practices

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience in a Merchandise Planning role
Experience in Ecommerce is essential

Experience with planning software is preferred

Experience within a fashion retailer is preferred

Tertiary qualification with an emphasis in Retail, Business, or Finance is an advantage
Ability to communicate and influence at all levels in the business
Strong collaboration and teamwork focus
Good organisational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines and self-manage
Initiative in identifying opportunities and engaging the team to execute on these
Aptitude for numbers and an outstanding attention to detail
Resourceful in finding solutions to problems and creating efficiency
Ability to understand and use systems
Advanced Excel skills
Collaborate and build great relationship with Head of Product

Benefits

Stunning office, Rosebery location
Generous monthly clothing allowance + ongoing family / friends discount
Onsite gym, weekly Pilates classes
Ongoing training & development opportunities
High growth global company with career progression available

Please note due to the large volume of applications we receive for each role only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.We are not working with recruitment agencies for this role.

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