Merchandise Manager

Bras N Things South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Staff discounts across brands

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hanes Brands Australasia seeks a Merchandise Manager to join our Brands & Merchandise team in Melbourne (Kew) on a fixed-term contract until June 30. You will lead the merchandise strategy, drive range planning, and own product lifecycle to meet consumer needs and deliver commercial results.

Collaborating with Planning, Marketing, Design and Retail, you will develop seasonal assortments, monitor performance, and mentor Merchandise Coordinators in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience owning product/merchandise lifecycle.
• Experience in fashion or retail preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive and flexible with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandise strategy and range mix across product, price, promotion, and placement.
• Own the product lifecycle: range planning, new product introductions, SKU management, exits.
• Develop seasonal assortments aligned to channel strategy and store requirements.
• Use market insights and performance data to inform decisions.
• Manage category costs, pricing, and profitability targets.
• Monitor stock, identify SKU rationalisation opportunities and ROI improvements.
• Collaborate with Planning, Marketing, Design, Retail and other stakeholders to execute plans.
• Lead post-season and in-season reviews and mentor Merchandise Coordinators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Retail/fashion experience

Data-driven decisions

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Merchandise Manager

Location: Kew
Function: Brands & Merchandise

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.

What Youll 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.

Why join us?

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 [e-mail].

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