Merchandise Admin & Stock Planning Assistant

Best & Less; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Mentoring and learning programs

Job summary

Best & Less is seeking a highly organised Merchandise Administration Assistant to support the end-to-end product lifecycle. You will manage stock, raise POs, and assist with reporting to inform business decisions.

Join a fast-paced, fashion-forward team and develop skills in buying, planning, and merchandising within a well-known Australian retail brand. This role offers growth opportunities and exposure to seasonally driven planning.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a retail or merchandising setting.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders.
• Passion for fashion and retail trends.

Responsibilities

• Managing stock replenishment and product allocations across our store network.
• Raising purchase orders and ensuring product information is accurate and up to date.
• Assisting with sales, stock, and trade reporting to support business decisions.
• Monitoring stock availability and communicating any issues, risks, or opportunities.
• Supporting Buyers with analysis, administration, and product-related reporting.
• Coordinating product samples for reviews, marketing activities, and photoshoots.
• Assisting with Critical Path management to ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support product delivery.
• Maintaining product information in merchandise and PLM systems.
• Supporting range reviews, product presentations, and seasonal planning activities.

Skills

Administrative experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisation/time management

Stakeholder communication

Fashion/product passion

Retail exposure

Merchandise planning experience

Stock/inventory systems

PLM systems

Tools

PLM system

Merchandise planning software

Job description

Best & Less is seeking a highly organised Merchandise Administration Assistant to support the end-to-end product lifecycle. You will manage stock, raise POs, and assist with reporting to inform business decisions.

Join a fast-paced, fashion-forward team and develop skills in buying, planning, and merchandising within a well-known Australian retail brand. This role offers growth opportunities and exposure to seasonally driven planning.