Merchandise Planner

Harvey Norman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Career progression

Discounted purchases

Job summary

Harvey Norman seeks a Merchandise Planning professional to monitor data and trends, allocating inventory across Australia and coordinating with Merchants and Suppliers. You will forward plan and recommend replenishment, ensuring stock availability in the right places at the right times.

You will also partner with cross-functional teams to drive trade decisions, forecast inventory, and manage the Open to Buy budget to maximise sales across large-format stores.

Qualifications

• Meticulous merchandise planning, inventory management and allocation experience.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret market trends.
• Clear, confident communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Merchants and Suppliers to determine optimal product assortment.
• Plan, forecast and manage Open to Buy budgets to balance stock and sales.
• Oversee replenishment strategies to maximise store performance.
• Provide monthly reporting on sales trends, risks and opportunities.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Inventory management

Allocation

Replenishment

Data-driven insights

Cross-functional collaboration

Retail operations

Trend interpretation

Communication

Tools

Excel

MS 365 Suite

Job description

• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products
• Based at Homebush West, free on-site parking or a 10-minute walk from Flemington station
• Experience working within a diverse, unique, and successful global organisation
  

As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Merchandise Planning and based onsite at the Homebush West Corporate Office, you will work within a team that actively monitors data and market trends, working collaboratively with Merchants and Suppliers by forward planning and providing the right quantity replenishment recommendations to be in stock at the right place at the right time. Your role involves allocating products that are already in Australia, which means you’ll be managing the distribution of inventory within the country.

You will also;

• Work closely with the Merchants to identify the most effective product assortment for their category.
• Support supplier collaboration efforts aimed to optimise in-stock and inventory objectives.
• Plan and collaborate with key cross-functional partners for trade decisions to drive sales.
• Assist in inventory forecasts in conjunction with the Merchants and Suppliers.
• Work closely with the merchant to effectively oversee and aid in managing the Open to Buy (OTB) budget.
• Oversee replenishment strategies with Allocator to optimise stock levels and maximise sales.
• Conduct a weekly/ monthly reforecast to identify risks, opportunities and corrective actions required to achieve financial objectives.
• Provide timely monthly reporting analysing sales performance, identifying trends and opportunities/risks.
  

About you

You’re a strategic thinker and a natural problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering data-driven insights, you’re ready to make an impact at one of Australia’s most iconic retailers.

You will also have;

• A meticulous approach to merchandise planning, inventory management, allocation, replenishment or a similar analytical retail role, with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Clear and confident communication, able to translate complex ideas into actionable outcomes.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to build strong relationships across teams.
• A knack for navigating challenges and influencing outcomes through thoughtful analysis.
• Confidence working with digital tools (beyond proficiencies in the Microsoft 365 Suite) and a proactive approach to learning new systems.
• A deep understanding of retail operations, particularly in large-format stores with extensive product ranges.
• An instinct for interpreting market trends and aligning them with customer demand.
  

This opportunity will provide:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing options for eligible employees.
• Company paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Access to Fitness Passport.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Experience working with an Iconic Australian Brand with global success in NZ, Asia, and Europe.
• A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance.
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.
  

Have we got your interest?

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.