Merchandise Planner

Sussan Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous team member product discount

Discounted private health insurance

Great team referral bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Sussan Group in Melbourne's Cremorne head office is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner. You will partner with Buying and Planning to develop detailed buying plans, oversee stock levels, and ensure sales plans and gross profit targets are met.

As a natural leader, you will mentor the planning team, drive growth strategies, and review ranges against brand and financial goals. Advanced MS Excel skills and excellent verbal and written communication are essential in this fast-paced fashion

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience leading a Planning team.
• Allocation experience within retail - Apparel or accessories ideal.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Demonstrated experience in reporting and analysis.
• Business outcomes and solutions focused.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management capability.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Buying to develop detailed buying plans and growth strategies.
• Review range to ensure brand strategies and financial goals are met.
• Oversee planning and re-forecasting of key items and volume lines.
• OTB management; identify and develop opportunities to meet financial objectives.
• Conduct weekly SWOT and PSAs.
• Lead and mentor the Planning team with regular coaching and feedback.
• Review channel stock levels, store sales and allocations with Planning Assistants.
• Liaise with internal and external teams as required.

Skills

Leadership

Allocation experience

Advanced Excel

Reporting & analysis

Business outcomes

Communication (verbal & written)

Stakeholder management

Job description

For more than 80 years, Sussan has been celebrating the spirit of Australian women, curating elegant, contemporary pieces that they love to wear, whether at work or play.

At Sussan, we strive to balance fashion with responsibility, always aiming to improve and find better ways to create the clothes that Australian women love. As part of The Sussan Group, we're proud to be a Certified B Corporation™. This certification independently verifies that the Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency.

This shows that we are a category leader, with a future focus and we’re passionate about bringing our team with us on the journey. Together, we’re committed to the change that women want to see.

We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our high-performing and collaborative team, based in our Cremorne head office.

As a commercially minded and driven individual, you will play a vital role in the team, enabling the department and your category to achieve set sales plans and overall gross profit.

As a natural leader, you will mentor and guide your team in a manner that inspires and delivers innovative and strategic solutions. Reporting to the Planning Manager and partnering closely with our Buying team, your ability to build key relationships as well as effectively influence and solve problems will play an important part in your day-to-day and support your success in this fast-paced and hands-on role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Buying to develop detailed buying plans develop growth strategies
• Review range to ensure brand strategies and financial goals are being met
• Oversee the planning and re-forecasting of key items and volume lines
• OTB Management, continually identify & develop opportunities for achieving financial objectives
• Conduct weekly SWOT and PSAs
• Lead and mentor your team, providing regular coaching and feedback
• Review channel stock levels; store sales and allocations with Planning Assistants
• Liaise with internal & external teams as required

Skills & Experience:

• Leadership and management skills with previous experience leading a Planning team
• Allocation experience within retail - Apparel or accessories ideal
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience in reporting and analysis
• Business outcomes and solutions focused
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management capability

Why work for Sussan?

We believe in creating a supportive and nurturing workplace that puts women and their needs first. Our team members are passionate about fashion, and we are committed to fostering an environment where our team can thrive. Here’s why you should choose a career at Sussan:

• Join a Certified B Corporation and become a team member of a vibrant, purpose-driven workplace that values both innovation and impact.
• Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
• Participate in our long-standing community partnership program with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)
• Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity, growth, and, most importantly, future thinking.

We also offer some amazing benefits, including:

• Generous team member product discount
• Discounted private health insurance
• Great team referral bonus
• Flexible working arrangements

If you’re ready to contribute to the change women want to see, consider a career with Sussan.

The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.

Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.