Apparel Merchandise Planner — Hybrid, Data-Driven

Randstad Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Employee discounts across brands

Clear career progression

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner for the Apparel division in Australia. The role leads financial planning, range building, and inventory strategy across store and e-commerce, collaborating with Buying, Supply Chain and Marketing teams. Hybrid work from Melbourne or Sydney is available.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in apparel merchandising, proficiency in planning systems and advanced Excel, and a strong commercial mindset for profitable growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Merchandise Planning experience in apparel retail.
• Ability to manage high-volume, multi-option ranges and fast trading cycles.
• Expertise in merchandise planning systems and advanced Excel modelling.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate data into strategy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial & Category Planning: develop seasonal financial plans and promotions.
• WSSI & OTB Management: manage weekly trading and Open-to-Buy.
• In-Season Trading: analyse sales trends and adjust markdowns or reorders.
• Range & Assortment Strategy: build profitable apparel ranges.
• Supply Chain & Allocation: oversee intake flow and allocation across channels.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: present insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Data analysis

Excel modelling

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Merchandise planning systems

Job description

Randstad is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner for the Apparel division in Australia. The role leads financial planning, range building, and inventory strategy across store and e-commerce, collaborating with Buying, Supply Chain and Marketing teams. Hybrid work from Melbourne or Sydney is available.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in apparel merchandising, proficiency in planning systems and advanced Excel, and a strong commercial mindset for profitable growth.