Footwear Merch Planner: Forecasting, Stock & Growth

Brand Collective; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet-friendly workspace

Product allowance

Exclusive discounts

Sample sales access

Leave when it matters

Novated leasing

Loyalty rewards

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Brand Collective is seeking a Merchandise Planner for Shoes & Sox to forecast demand, manage stock, and optimise assortments across channels in Australia. You will lead inventory strategy, align forecasts with the Planning Manager, and drive balanced product mixes to maximise sales and margins.

You will work closely with marketing, VM, and supply chain teams to implement promotions and ensure timely delivery, using strong Excel and analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Merchandise Planner role within fashion retail.
• Strong financial and analytical expertise across OTB, WSSI, and sales forecasting.
• Proven commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data and drive strategic decisions.
• Confident in analysing and interpreting data quickly and accurately across multiple sources.
• Skilled in summarising insights and driving positive business outcomes.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with AP21 highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong and effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance through effective OTB and WSSI management, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory strategy.
• Develop and maintain merchandise and assortment plans across all categories.
• Align sales forecasts and inventory levels in partnership with the Planning Manager.
• Build balanced option plans that deliver the right mix by category and price architecture.
• Oversee order raising, stock allocation, and replenishment to optimise availability.
• Analyse sales, stock, and financial performance to identify trading opportunities and support decision-making.
• Partner with Marketing, VM, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams to plan promotions, optimise stock flow, and ensure timely product delivery.
• Share insights and performance updates with senior leadership to guide strategy and planning.

Skills

OTB

WSSI

Sales forecasting

Excel

Data analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

AP21

Job description

Brand Collective is seeking a Merchandise Planner for Shoes & Sox to forecast demand, manage stock, and optimise assortments across channels in Australia. You will lead inventory strategy, align forecasts with the Planning Manager, and drive balanced product mixes to maximise sales and margins.

You will work closely with marketing, VM, and supply chain teams to implement promotions and ensure timely delivery, using strong Excel and analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights.