Merchandise Co-Ordinator

Hanes Brands Australasia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts across iconic brands

1 day work from home per week

Collaborative culture and careergrowth

Job summary

Hanes Brands Australasia is seeking a Merchandise Coordinator to join Bonds and support the product lifecycle from seasonal range development through to reporting, samples and retail support.

You will coordinate product information, manage packaging and briefs, and assist across planning, pricing and market tools. The role requires strong Excel skills, detail orientation and proactive teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, with confidence using the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to support informed decisions.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate across different teams.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound numeracy and commercial acumen, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions.
• Experience within a retail or FMCG environment, advanced Excel skills or a relevant tertiary qualification in Business or a related field will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support product ranging and management: Assist with seasonal assortment planning, product lifecycle management and the development of go-to-market presentations and tools.
• Coordinate product information: Maintain all seasonal product information, set up customer ranging and pricing, catalogues and e-commerce buy lists, ensuring all product information is accurate and delivered within key timelines.
• Manage product and packaging requirements: Coordinate marketing briefs, and lead packaging requirements and product information to ensure seasonal deliverables are completed on time.
• Support retail and marketing activities: Assist with planograms, product information decks, promotional reporting and communication of product updates to retail teams.
• Coordinate samples: Manage sample orders, track deliveries, prepare samples for meetings and marketing requirements, and monitor the sample budget.
• Monitor stock and trading activity: Support weekly trade reviews, stock management meetings and excess stock actions, including coordinating rework requirements.
• Provide retail support: Act as a key contact for store and customer service queries, ensuring timely responses and accurate product information.
• Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve ways of working and contribute to a continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Organization

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Related tertiary qualification in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Merchandise Coordinator - Bonds

The Opportunity

We're looking for an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Merchandise Coordinator to join our Bonds Merchandise team.

Reporting to the Merchandise Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting the execution of merchandise plans and coordinating activities across the product lifecycle. From seasonal range development and product management through to reporting, sample coordination, packaging and retail support, you'll help ensure our merchandise activities are delivered accurately, efficiently and on time.

What You'll Do

• Support product ranging and management: Assist with seasonal assortment planning, product lifecycle management and the development of go-to-market presentations and tools.
• Coordinate product information: Maintain all seasonal product information, set up customer ranging and pricing, catalogues and e-commerce buy lists, ensuring all product information is accurate and delivered within key timelines.
• Manage product and packaging requirements: Coordinate marketing briefs, and lead packaging requirements and product information to ensure seasonal deliverables are completed on time.
• Support retail and marketing activities: Assist with planograms, product information decks, promotional reporting and communication of product updates to retail teams.
• Coordinate samples: Manage sample orders, track deliveries, prepare samples for meetings and marketing requirements, and monitor the sample budget.
• Monitor stock and trading activity: Support weekly trade reviews, stock management meetings and excess stock actions, including coordinating rework requirements.
• Provide retail support: Act as a key contact for store and customer service queries, ensuring timely responses and accurate product information.
• Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve ways of working and contribute to a continuous improvement mindset.

What You'll Bring

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, with confidence using the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to support informed decisions.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate across different teams.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound numeracy and commercial acumen, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions.
• Experience within a retail or FMCG environment, advanced Excel skills or a relevant tertiary qualification in Business or a related field will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

• Generous product discounts across our iconic brands, with the flexibility to work 1 day from home each week!
• Collaborative culture with a genuine commitment to sustainability and community!
• Learn and Grow Opportunities- Genuine Career Progression!

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace ...

Here at Hanes Brands Australasia, we are focused on cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive and vibrant. In fact, we know both our workplace culture and business are only strengthened by our differences. We encourage our employees to bring their true selves to work and support them to reach their full potential both personally and professionally. Therefore, we warmly welcome people of all genders, races, ages and abilities or any other backgrounds or differences to apply to work with us.