Junior Merchandise Planner — Hybrid (1 Day WFH) + Discounts

Hanes Brands Australasia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts across iconic brands

Work from home 1 day per week

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Hanes Brands Australasia is seeking a commercially minded Junior Merchandise Planner to join the Bras N Things (BNT) team in Pyrmont. You will support seasonal and in‑season merchandise plans through accurate reporting, analysis and forecasting, while monitoring sales and stock performance.

You’ll work closely with the Planner and Senior Planner, develop your analytical skills, and build toward greater planning ownership within a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• At least one year of merchandise/allocating experience in a fast paced retail environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
• Previous experience in the retail industry is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support merchandise planning: assist with MFP, WSSI, post season reviews and annual assortment reviews.
• Analyse range and store performance; conduct size and store analysis and provide insights.
• Deliver reporting and insights: weekly trade reports, promotional analysis, store performance reports.
• Monitor stock and deliveries: review delivery schedules and flag stock risks.
• Support trading decisions: monitor performance against plan and contribute to recommendations.
• Collaborate with Buying, Supply, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations and Distribution.
• Drive continuous improvement: improve planning processes and reporting accuracy.
• Develop planning capability towards greater independence and planner readiness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive & flexible

Collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hanes Brands Australasia is seeking a commercially minded Junior Merchandise Planner to join the Bras N Things (BNT) team in Pyrmont. You will support seasonal and in‑season merchandise plans through accurate reporting, analysis and forecasting, while monitoring sales and stock performance.

You’ll work closely with the Planner and Senior Planner, develop your analytical skills, and build toward greater planning ownership within a fast-paced retail environment.