Merchandise Planner

Sportsgirl; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Product discount

Private health insurance

Team member referral bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Sportsgirl is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our Cremorne head office to drive detailed buying plans, range reviews and forecasts that achieve sales and gross profit targets.

You will mentor a Planning team, partner with Buying, lead OTB management and share insights from weekly SWOT analyses to optimise store allocations and performance.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience in planning
• Experience allocating retail apparel or accessories
• Advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis
• Experience in reporting and analysis to drive outcomes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Business outcomes focused and problem solving

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Allocation experience

MS Excel

Reporting/analysis

Communication

Relationship management

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Proudly Melbourne-born, The Sportsgirl brand and our iconic bold stripes have been part of contemporary Australian fashion culture since 1948. We’ve created a vibrant community where creativity and self-expression thrive, and as a business, we are committed to providing inclusive fashion for all Australians.

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. Our commitment to sustainability and social impact benefits everyone—from our team to our customers, and our suppliers.

As a business, we’re committed to creating meaningful change, in measurable and transparent ways. By listening to and representing our community, we believe in the power of positivity, hope and kindness to create positive change in the world. The Sportsgirl team is here to champion our vibrant community called Generation Sportsgirl, every step of the way.

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 Sportsgirl?

Here’s why you should choose a career at Sportsgirl:

• Join a Certified B Corporation and become a member of a dynamic and purpose‑driven company.
• Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
• Participate in our long‑standing community partnership program with the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, headspace.
• Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity and growth.

We also offer some amazing benefits, including:

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

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, we would love to connect with you.

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.