Merchandise Planner - Apparel

MYER; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Learning and development

Flexible working

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Myer Group in Melbourne is seeking experienced Merchandise Planners to own the commercial planning, assortment quantification, and financial performance of assigned Myer Exclusive Brands. You will partner with Design and Production teams to translate creative direction into balanced assortments that maximise customer relevance, inventory productivity, and business performance.

In this hybrid role, you will develop seasonal and monthly plans, determine buy quantities, monitor trade performance,

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in merchandise or retail planning.
• Proven track record in managing brand or category financial performance.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with advanced analytical capability.
• Excellent forecasting, assortment planning, and inventory management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal and monthly sales, inventory, intake, and margin plans for assigned brands.
• Partner with Design to build commercially balanced assortments aligned with demand.
• Determine seasonal buy quantities and investment plans to maximise sales and inventory productivity.
• Monitor trade performance, identify risks and opportunities, and take actions to optimise results.
• Develop and execute markdown, promotional, and inventory strategies to improve performance.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and provide insights for commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, Marketing, Digital, Retail and Supply Chain teams to deliver seasonal plans.
• Lead post-season reviews and translate insights into future assortment strategies.
• Present planning updates and financial outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Planning and Product teams.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Inventory management

Tools

Excel

Retail planning software

Job description

Myer Group brings together iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. With a store network that includes Myer, Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence, at Myer Group you’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic team that’s shaping the future of retail across stores, online and beyond.

Myer has a number of fantastic opportunities for experienced Merchandise Planners to join our Product Team! In these roles, you will own the commercial planning, assortment quantification, and financial performance of assigned Myer Exclusive Brands. You will partner with Design and Production teams to translate creative direction into balanced assortments that maximise customer relevance, inventory productivity, and business performance.

• Join a high-performing Product team driving the growth of Myer Exclusive Brands
• A number of exciting opportunities are available in Men’s and Women’s Apparel
• Hybrid working model - work from our office & the comfort of your own home
  

About the Role:

• Develop seasonal and monthly sales, inventory, intake, and margin plans for assigned brands.
• Partner with Design to build commercially balanced assortments that align with customer demand and brand strategy.
• Determine seasonal buy quantities and investment plans to maximise sales, profitability, and inventory productivity.
• Monitor trade performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and implement actions to optimise results.
• Develop and execute markdown, promotional, and inventory strategies to improve business performance.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and provide insights to support commercial decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Production, Marketing, Digital, Retail, and Supply Chain teams to deliver seasonal plans.
• Lead post-season reviews, translating performance insights into future assortment and investment strategies.
• Present planning recommendations, trade updates, and financial outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Planning and Product teams.
  

About You:

• 5-8 years' experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, commercial planning, or a related retail discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing brand or category financial performance.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with advanced analytical capability.
• Excellent forecasting, assortment planning, and inventory management skills.
• Strong understanding of customer behaviour, retail trade, and private label product development.
• Advanced Excel and retail planning systems capability.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution.
  

Benefits to you:

We’re committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our team members enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Team member discounts:Generous discounts in-store and online
• Learning and development:Capability development workshops, successionplanning, and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands.
• Flexible working:Lifestyle leave, flexible workhours and hybrid working is available for some Store Support Office roles
• Lifestyle benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP),volunteer leave,discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees.
  

Your future starts here – help shape what’s next at Myer Group.