Merchandise Manager

Bonds; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Learning & development

Staff discounts across brands

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Inclusive culture

Job summary

At Hanes Brands Australasia, we are seeking a Merchandise Manager to shape and deliver commercially successful product ranges within the Brands & Merchandise team. This fixed term contract runs until June 30, reporting to the Head of Merchandise.

You will own the merchandise strategy across your category, using insights and financial data to meet consumer needs, support sales targets and drive growth for the Bonds portfolio.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience with ownership of the product or merchandise lifecycle.
• Experience in fashion or retail is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform decisions.
• Strong numeracy and financial acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandise strategy and range mix across product, price, promotion and placement to meet consumer needs and deliver commercial results.
• Own the product lifecycle, including range planning, new product introductions, SKU management and exit strategies.
• Develop seasonal assortment and range plans aligned to channel strategy, store requirements and consumer demographics.
• Use market research, competitive activity, consumer insights and historical performance to inform future range and product decisions.
• Manage category architecture, pricing, supplier costs and demand to deliver sales, margin and profitability targets.
• Monitor stock and category performance, identifying opportunities for SKU rationalisation and improved ROI.
• Partner with Planning, Marketing, Design, Retail and other key stakeholders to execute category plans and deliver commercial objectives.
• Lead post-season and in-season reviews, drive continuous improvement and support the mentoring and development of Merchandise Coordinators.

Skills

Product lifecycle ownership

Retail/Fashion experience

Analytical skills

Numeracy & financial acumen

Attention to detail

Communication & stakeholder management

Problem solving

Multitasking / prioritisation

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a new Merchandise Manager to join our Brands & Merchandise team and play a key role in shaping and delivering commercially successful product ranges. This is a fixed term contract role until June 30.

Reporting to the Head of Merchandise, you’ll take ownership of the merchandise strategy across your category, from range planning and new product introductions through to lifecycle management, SKU optimisation and product exit strategies. You’ll combine customer and market insights with commercial and financial data to develop ranges that meet consumer needs, deliver against sales and profit budgets and support the long-term growth strategy of the Bonds Group.

What You’ll Do

• Lead merchandise strategy and range mix across product, price, promotion and placement to meet consumer needs and deliver commercial results.
• Own the product lifecycle, including range planning, new product introductions, SKU management and exit strategies.
• Develop seasonal assortment and range plans aligned to channel strategy, store requirements and consumer demographics.
• Use market research, competitive activity, consumer insights and historical performance to inform future range and product decisions.
• Manage category architecture, pricing, supplier costs and demand to deliver sales, margin and profitability targets.
• Monitor stock and category performance, identifying opportunities for SKU rationalisation, tail management and improved ROI.
• Partner with Planning, Marketing, Design, Retail and other key stakeholders to execute category plans and deliver commercial objectives.
• Lead post-season and in-season reviews, drive continuous improvement and support the mentoring and development of Merchandise Coordinators.

You’ll ideally bring

• 2–3 years’ experience in a role with ownership of the product or merchandise lifecycle.
• Previous experience in fashion, retail experience highly regarded.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform and rationalise commercial decisions.
• Strong numeracy and financial acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive outcomes.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work through ambiguity and make sound decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a systematic approach to managing priorities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

At Hanes Brands Australasia, you'll join a collaborative team that's passionate about innovation, creativity and delivering exceptional customer experiences. You'll enjoy:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Generous staff discounts across our iconic portfolio of brands.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A supportive and inclusive culture where your ideas are valued.
• The opportunity to help shape the online experience for one of Australia's leading retail brands.

Cultivating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

At Hanes Australasia we value an inclusive and diverse environment in line with our purpose of creating the fabric of a better life for our People and Planet. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique experience, strengths and capabilities.

We encourage you to talk to us about how we can accommodate and provide support throughout the recruitment process and your employment journey. For more information please email *************@hanes.com.