Apparel Merchandise Planner - Flexible Work & Growth

Suzanne Grae; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discount

Health insurance

Referral bonus

Flexible work

Career development

Job summary

Suzanne Grae, part of The Sussan Group, invites applications for a Merchandise Planner (Apparel) based in our Macquarie Park office in NSW. You will be commercially minded, drive category sales plans and contribute to gross profit while partnering with Buying to align on assortment and growth strategies.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will build strong relationships across teams, influence decisions, manage OTB and re-forecasting, and ensure the customer remains at the heart of planning

Qualifications

• Fashion or relevant tertiary qualifications desirable
• Leadership skills with previous management experience ideal
• Allocation experience within retail - Apparel
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience in reporting and analysis
• Business outcomes and solutions focused
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management capability

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Buying to develop buying plans and growth strategies
• Review range to meet brand strategies and financial goals
• Oversee planning and re-forecasting of key items and volume lines
• OTB Management and identify opportunities to achieve financial objectives
• Review store sales and allocations with Planning Assistants
• Liaise with internal and external teams as required

Skills

Leadership experience

Apparel allocation

MS Excel

Reporting & analytics

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Business-minded

Education

Fashion or related tertiary qualifications

Job description

Suzanne Grae, part of The Sussan Group, invites applications for a Merchandise Planner (Apparel) based in our Macquarie Park office in NSW. You will be commercially minded, drive category sales plans and contribute to gross profit while partnering with Buying to align on assortment and growth strategies.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will build strong relationships across teams, influence decisions, manage OTB and re-forecasting, and ensure the customer remains at the heart of planning