Merchandise Planner

Retail Merchandise; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bapcor is seeking a Merchandise Planner to build and manage merchandise financial plans and forecast sales, margin and inventory performance. You will lead OTB reviews with Category teams and deliver insights to senior stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical and forecasting skills, advanced Excel, ERP experience, and a collaborative approach to influence outcomes across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Merchandise Planner (ideally 4+ years).
• Strong Merchandise Financial Planning capability.
• Exceptional analytical and forecasting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and ability to influence outcomes.

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

Merchandise FP planning

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Analytical forecasting

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

• 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

We're looking for someone who:

• Loves turning data into actionable insights
• 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.