Senior Merchandise Planner (Remote)

Senior Merchandise Planner | Planning Talent | Australia

The opportunity to join a dynamic & energetic organisation who are driven by success and expansion has arisen for a Senior Merchandise Planner.

We are looking for a team player who can lead and present to the Executive Team & deal with challenges positively & head on. You will be expected to make strategic decisions and work alongside the buyer/s and planning team to achieve the best financial outcomes for your category.

This is an opportunity to crystallise all that you have been working towards into a challenging Planning position. Reporting through to the Planning Manager, who will support and guide you; whilst working alongside the category Buyer, you will be joining a successful team and business. 

If you are looking for a mentor and team who will support you through the next stage of your career, this maybe the role for you. This dynamic business is growing rapidly, with more expansion planned throughout the year.  It’s an exciting place to be, not only for how the leadership team view retail, but how you will be developed and coached as well. 

We are looking for a forward thinking Planner to join this business where creativity meets strategy. This is a traditional Merchandise Planning role, where you will work alongside the Buyer and Design team across one portfolio.

As part of the planning team you will optimise inventory levels, forecast demand and maximise profitability. Working closely with the product team allows you to identify emerging markets & new initiatives that will set you apart from the competition.

The Merchandise Planner role includes;

• Building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders within and across the organisation
• Build financial budgets that support the business strategy
• Develop post seasonal and strategic plans on a half yearly basis 
• Effectively manage markdowns to minimise clearance and maximise stock turn/GMROI
• Analyse and manage margin mix through stock turn, GMROI, assortment mix, markdown program and marketing program
• Review category performance weekly with Buyer
• Assortment Planning across ranges
• Determine replenishment parameters to manage optimised inventory in core products
• Monthly review of department performance with senior leadership team
• Ensure consistency with allocation guidelines and principles to manage stock to sales ratio, forward weeks cover, stock turn, GMROI and return on floor space
• Establish and manage item plans for imports and local ongoing lines, to effectively manage stock flow to stores and optimise inventory investment to DC and Stores

What you will bring:

• 2 – 3 years of Merchandise Planning experience
• Understanding of inventory management within a retail environment 
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Problem solving and resolution skills
• Ability to work well within a collaborative, supportive team environment as well as independently

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please send any queries or your CV to;

shelley@planningtalent.com.au 

Shelley Buchanan

0451 728 613

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