Merchandise Planner

Ghanda Clothing; Geelong; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing allowance

Annual performance bonus

Unlimited clothing discount

Job summary

Ghanda Clothing in Geelong, VIC, is seeking a Planning & Analysis specialist to drive sales performance insights, stock and purchasing control, and profitability across the brand.

You will forecast demand, manage stock levels, and work with design, warehouse, production and in-house screenprinting teams to optimise product lifecycles and forward strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong data-driven analytical focus.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Intermediate to strong Excel skills; database experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis of sales performance and trends.
• Forecasting forward performance and planning inventory.
• Coordinate inventory across products; liaise with design, warehouse, production, and screenprinting teams.
• Prepare reports for key decision makers; support stakeholders and suppliers.
• Perform ad hoc data analysis tasks as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

Reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain, you will enable our vision by providing the business with planning and analysis of sales performance and stock/purchasing control that will ensure maximising sales and identifying opportunities. You will support key stakeholders and suppliers by analysing historical data to predict future sales and will assist in managing stock accuracy, flow and volume to ensure the profitability of the brand.

Key responsibilities

Data Analysis, assessing week to week product trends and forecasting forward performance

Inventory management across all products under your portfolio, collaborating with design team to understand product lifecycles and forward strategy

Liaising with Warehouse, Design, Production and In-house Screenprinting teams

Preparing reports and providing data for key decision makers

Ad hoc data analytical duties

About you

Intermediate to strong Microsoft Excel skills or database experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain strong working relationships across the organisation

A strong, data-driven analytical focus

Prior experience in logistics or a background in retail is advantageous though isn't a deal-breaker

About us

Born out of Torquay, VIC in the early 2000s with nothing but a dream to design and deliver a collection of affordable, high-quality garments not yet met by the market, Ghanda Clothing has quickly become a household name, as the largest 100% Australian-owned and operated clothing brand, with over 120 locations across the nation.

Being part of a family-run business and a purpose-driven workforce

Generous remuneration package including clothing allowances and annual performance bonus

Unlimited clothing discount for you and your direct family

Unparalleled career progression opportunities