Merchandise Planner (General Merch)
- Woolloomooloo, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Look after our general merchandise categories – books, gifts, stationery, and souvenirs!
- Gain real world experience, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact in a growing, globally recognised brand.
- Thrive in a high-energy role, collaborate cross-functionally and adapt to market trends to keep our offerings fresh and exciting for customers.
- Set and deliver cost, quality, and availability of stock targets.
- Deliver KPIs through leadership and coaching of direct reports and challenging key business stakeholders.
- Establish monthly budgets and replans (in consultation with buying team) for sales, stock, stock turns, margins, purchases, and gross profit.
- Drive assortment optimisation through effective space and range management.
- Provide financial analysis, support and advice on ranging, budgeting, and forecasting activities, to ensure financial targets are met.
- Manage problem stock and ensure exit strategies are identified and implemented
- Ensure OTB is controlled within agreed targets.
- Lead effective delivery of range changes and control ranges within agreed parameters.
- Create and develop stock management processes.
- Establish processes for seasonal sales forecasting and range cascade documentation.
- Plan and execute seasonal and promotional stock pushes and manage exit from the same.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a merchandise planner role (General merchandise experience is ideal but not a must).
- Experience with coaching and managing direct reports would be advantageous.
- Proven experience developing effective processes in merchandise planning.
- Experience in a Retail environment.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in space management would be advantageous.
- Ability to use data and personal impact to influence and negotiate.
- Competitive salary and annual bonus.
- Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday!
- Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Finish at 4pm on Fridays!
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Access to online learning and development resources.
- Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and with our retail partners.
- Inclusive and accessible workplace with access to wellbeing room.
- Free barista style coffee available in our renovated Support Office.