Merchandise Planner

Cartology; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sonder support program

Generous leave policy

Team discounts

Rewards program

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

BIG W in New South Wales is seeking a Merchandise Planner to balance data-driven forecasting with strong trading instincts. You will develop plans, forecasts, and parameters to ensure our ranges have the right mix, quantity, and price to drive sales and maximise margin.

In this hybrid Sydney-based role, you will manage top-down and bottom-up analyses, tracking weekly trading and supporting cross-functional partners to keep range builds on track and hitting KPIs.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Planner in a large retail environment.
• Experience trading a sizeable category across high SKU volumes or planning a full category end to end.
• Strong analytical skills to turn sales and inventory data into trading decisions.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with attention to detail and KPI delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop merchandise financial plans using top-down and bottom-up data to drive category performance, sales, and profit.
• Set option plan frameworks for Designers and Buyers, prepare range reviews for buy sign-off, and ensure stock is bought within plan parameters and OTB.
• Manage in-season OTB, inventory, markdowns, and promotional plans to optimise stock turns and protect profit.
• Track weekly trading and post-season performance, working with Buyers to act on trends and improve results.
• Build accurate models and rolling forecasts to support financial planning and peak trading events.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to keep range builds on track against the critical path schedule.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Inventory management

Merchandise planning

Job description

## Merchandise PlannerReq ID111958Date posted28-Sep-2026BrandBig WTeamCommercialEmployment typeFull-timeLocationNew South Wales, 2153* Shape what millions of Aussies buy every week by keeping the right gear on shelves.* Partner with an ambitious Buying and Supply Chain crew that loves to win as much as you do.* Work out of our Sydney hub with genuine hybrid flexibility.**We are Woolworths Group**We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.The Merchandise Planner at BIG W brings our purpose to life by balancing data-driven forecasting with strong trading instincts. In this role, you will develop the plans, forecasts, and parameters that ensure our ranges have the right mix, quantity, and price to drive sales, maximise margin, and optimise inventory across our store network.### ### What you’ll do* Develop merchandise financial plans using top-down and bottom-up data to drive category performance, sales, and profit.* Set option plan frameworks for Designers and Buyers, prepare range reviews for buy sign-off, and ensure stock is bought within plan parameters and OTB.* Manage in-season OTB, inventory, markdowns, and promotional plans to optimise stock turns and protect profit.* Track weekly trading and post-season performance, working with Buyers to act on trends, clear liabilities early, and improve results.* Build accurate models and rolling forecasts to support financial planning and peak trading events.* Work with cross-functional stakeholders to keep range builds on track against the critical path schedule.### ### What you’ll bring* At least 3 years of experience as a Planner, ideally in a large retail environment.* Experience trading a sizeable category across high SKU volumes, or experience planning a full category end to end.* Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn sales and inventory data into practical trading decisions.* A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and a record of hitting KPIs**What you’ll experience*** A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline, with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.* Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.* A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.* Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.* Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.**Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group**Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.