Merchandise Planner

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

Job summary

Munro Footwear Group is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to drive assortments and inventories across Midas, Mollini and David Jones Concessions. You will build budgets, forecast demand and analyse sales trends to optimise buying decisions.

You will partner with Buying, Retail Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain to ensure the right products are in the right stores at the right time, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and data-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Merchandise Planning within retail (footwear or fashion highly regarded)
• Strong commercial acumen with a passion for retail and customer trends
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets and planning systems
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and inventory management
• Outstanding analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing merchandise and assortment plans for Midas, Mollini and David Jones Concessions
• Building budgets, forecasts and financial plans that drive sales and profitability
• Analysing sales trends, customer behaviour and product performance to optimise buying decisions
• Managing inventory, stock allocation, replenishment and seasonal buy plans
• Monitoring sales, inventory and markdown performance to maximise sell-through and minimise aged stock
• Partnering with Buying to deliver commercially successful ranges
• Delivering insightful reporting and recommendations that influence business decisions

Skills

Merchandise planning

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Planning systems

Job description

At Munro Footwear Group (MFG), we're looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner who combines commercial acumen with analytical thinking, curiosity and a collaborative mindset. You'll be passionate about using data to influence decisions, optimise inventory and deliver profitable growth, while building strong partnerships across Buying, Retail Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain.

Reporting to the Senior Planner, you'll partner with Buying, Retail Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain to ensure the right product is in the right store, at the right time, in the right quantity.

Please note: This is a Support Office-based role requiring you to be on site four days per week.

The role

• Developing and managing merchandise and assortment plans for Midas, Mollini and David Jones Concessions
• Building budgets, forecasts and financial plans that drive sales and profitability
• Analysing sales trends, customer behaviour and product performance to optimise buying decisions
• Managing inventory, stock allocation, replenishment and seasonal buy plans
• Monitoring sales, inventory and markdown performance to maximise sell-through and minimise aged stock
• Partnering with Buying to deliver commercially successful ranges
• Delivering insightful reporting and recommendations that influence business decisions

About you

• 5+ years' experience in Merchandise Planning within retail (footwear or fashion highly regarded)
• Strong commercial acumen with a passion for retail and customer trends
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets and planning systems
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and inventory management
• Outstanding analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

You'll succeed if you

• Think commercially and make data-driven decisions
• Enjoy balancing strategy with execution
• Can influence stakeholders through insight and strong communication
• Are adaptable, curious and continuously looking for better ways of working
• Love working in a fast-paced retail environment where every decision makes an impact

About us

With more than 250+ stores and 2200+ employees nationally, we are Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear, owning and operating some of Australia's most iconic brands, including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, mollini, Mathers, Williams, diana ferrari, and Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread!