Data-Driven Merch Planner (12-Month Contract)

TSHR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TSHR in Sydney is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our team on a 12-month contract. You will manage planning across a portfolio of key accounts, balancing stock targets, budgets, margins and inventory to optimise sales.

You’ll turn data and market insights into clear commercial recommendations, manage Open to Buy (OTB), replenishment, SKU lifecycles and promotions, and present insights to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandise planning or related commercial role.

Responsibilities

• Manage merchandise planning across a portfolio of key accounts.
• Plan product mix, seasonal ranges, replenishment and stock rotations.
• Analyse sales, stock, margin and performance data.
• Manage Open to Buy (OTB) to align with budgets and stock targets.
• Prepare and present planning reports to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Designers in range meetings.
• Plan promotional activity in line with forecast demand.
• Monitor critical paths to meet delivery deadlines.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Retail planning

Data analysis

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Reporting

Forecasting

Job description

TSHR in Sydney is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our team on a 12-month contract. You will manage planning across a portfolio of key accounts, balancing stock targets, budgets, margins and inventory to optimise sales.

You’ll turn data and market insights into clear commercial recommendations, manage Open to Buy (OTB), replenishment, SKU lifecycles and promotions, and present insights to senior stakeholders.