Merchandise Planner

Bapcor; Australia; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bapcor is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive data-driven merchandise planning, forecast sales and inventories, and partner with Category Managers and senior stakeholders to optimise commercial outcomes.

You will build financial plans, lead OTB reviews, and deliver insights across Merchandise, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Operations. Retail/FMCG experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Merchandise Planner (ideally 4+ years).
• Strong Merchandise Financial Planning capability.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working across ERP systems.
• Exceptional analytical and forecasting skills.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and ability to influence outcomes.
• Experience within retail, FMCG or a high-volume inventory environment will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Building and managing merchandise financial plans
• Forecasting sales, gross margin and inventory performance
• Leading monthly Open-to-Buy (OTB) reviews with Category teams
• Identifying risks and opportunities through data analysis
• Conducting post-season and range performance reviews
• Managing clearance strategies and inventory flow targets
• Analysing promotional performance and forecasting demand
• Delivering insights and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Collaborating across Merchandise, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Operations

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

At Bapcor, we're more than automotive parts. We're home to some of Australia's most recognised retail brands, including Autobarn, Autopro, Opposite Lock and Sprint Auto Parts.

As our next Merchandise Planner, you'll play a key role in helping our Merchandise team make data-driven decisions that maximise sales, improve inventory performance and deliver great customer outcomes.

This is an opportunity to partner directly with Category Managers and senior stakeholders, influence commercial decisions and make a tangible impact on business performance.

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

You will be responsible for developing and executing merchandise plans that support sales growth, profitability and inventory targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and managing merchandise financial plans
• Forecasting sales, gross margin and inventory performance
• Leading monthly Open-to-Buy (OTB) reviews with Category teams
• Identifying risks and opportunities through data analysis
• Conducting post-season and range performance reviews
• Managing clearance strategies and inventory flow targets
• Analysing promotional performance and forecasting demand
• Delivering insights and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Collaborating across Merchandise, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Operations

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Previous experience as a Merchandise Planner (ideally 4+ years)
• Strong Merchandise Financial Planning capability
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience working across ERP systems
• Exceptional analytical and forecasting skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A collaborative approach and ability to influence outcomes

Experience within retail, FMCG or a high-volume inventory environment will be highly regarded.

The Person

• Can confidently challenge and influence stakeholders
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Is adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Enjoys working cross-functionally to achieve business outcomes
• Takes ownership and continuously looks for ways to improve performance

Additional Information

Why Bapcor?

Bapcor is the leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment and services across Asia Pacific.

With over 4,800 employees and more than 950 locations across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand, we offer the scale of a market leader combined with genuine career development opportunities.

When you join Bapcor, you'll become part of a business that values collaboration, innovation, accountability and customer focus.