Merchandise Planner

Oroton Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Birthday leave

Learning & development opportunities

Product discounts

12 weeks Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oroton Group in Sydney is seeking a commercially minded Planner to own concession planning and end-of-season consolidations across Boutique and Outlet channels, reporting to the Senior Planner. You will collaborate with Buying, Allocations, Retail and Supply Chain teams to drive sell-through and profitability through data-driven insights.

This permanent, full-time role sits in our Sydney Support Office with a hybrid working approach, offering opportunities to influence planning across multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in merchandise planning.
• Experience in fashion/retail preferred.
• Advanced Excel and planning systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales and stock plans for concession and hybrid doors across Boutique and Outlet channels.
• Lead concession range reviews and manage seasonal sale packages with Myer and David Jones.
• Develop end-of-season consolidation plans to maximise sell-through.
• Plan and evaluate Outlet promotional activity to improve performance.
• Monitor inventory performance and optimise stock flow with Allocations and Supply Chain teams.
• Deliver regular trade analysis and commercial recommendations to support planning decisions.
• Support the implementation of planning and allocation systems and identify process improvements.
• Act as a link between Boutique and Outlet teams to balance priorities.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

Established in 1938, Oroton has evolved over the decades to be a modern lifestyle brand, synonymous with craftsmanship, accessible luxury and a unique Australian sense of beauty. We are inspired by our purpose of creating accessible modern luxury for real life and sharing it with the world. This year we are celebrating 88 years of heritage and we are in an exciting chapter of growth and reinvention.

About the role

We're looking for a commercially minded Planner to take ownership of concession planning and end-of-season consolidations across our Boutique and Outlet channels.

Reporting to the Senior Planner, this role sits at the intersection of two key parts of our business, ensuring inventory is planned, transitioned and managed effectively to drive both sell-through and profitability. Working closely with Buying, Allocations, Retail and Supply Chain teams, you'll use data-driven insights to influence decisions and optimise performance across multiple channels. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner or a capable Junior Planner ready to take the next step in their career.

This is a permanent, full-time role based in our Sydney Support Office.

Key responsibilities:

• Own the sales and stock plans for concession and hybrid doors across Boutique and Outlet channels.
• Lead concession range reviews and manage seasonal sale packages with key department store partners, including Myer and David Jones.
• Develop and manage end-of-season consolidation plans, ensuring stock transitions into Outlet with a clear strategy to maximise sell-through.
• Plan and evaluate Outlet promotional activity, using insights to improve future performance and decision-making.
• Monitor inventory performance, identify risks and opportunities, and work with Allocations and Supply Chain teams to optimise stock flow.
• Deliver regular trade analysis and commercial recommendations to support planning decisions.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of planning and allocation systems while identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Act as a key link between Boutique and Outlet teams, balancing priorities to achieve the best commercial outcome.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in merchandise planning, ideally within fashion, accessories or retail. Experienced Junior Planners looking to step up are encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of sell-through, stock turn, inventory productivity, markdowns and margin management.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with planning systems and data.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance sales, margin, inventory and cash flow considerations.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the confidence to influence outcomes through data-backed recommendations.
• Experience in concession, outlet or department store environments and exposure to planning system implementations will be highly regarded.

Benefits & Culture

In joining Oroton, you will be joining a group of talented, fun and supportive individuals who are all committed to their craft and to enduring success of our iconic Australian brand. You will also enjoy:

• Enjoy our hybrid working policy for a flexible approach to work
• Additional leave policy of 4 recharge days per year, on top of annual leave entitlements
• Birthday leave
• Learning & development opportunities, with internal promotions as a priority
• Generous product discounts and lifestyle benefits (fitness membership discounts, salary packaging options + more!)
• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave for eligible permanent employees
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and well-being initiatives

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a unique planning portfolio that spans Boutique, Outlet and concession channels.

Only applicants with full Australian working rights will be considered for this opportunity.