Merchandise Planner: Data-Driven Fashion Growth

Signal Brands Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GUESS in Australia is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our Merchandise Planning team. You will plan and manage inventory across retail stores and online channels, turning data into commercial decisions.

Reporting to the Merchandise Planning Manager, you will forecast sales, develop assortment plans, monitor stock and KPIs, and collaborate with Buying, Ecommerce, Retail, Operations and Marketing to optimise stock flow and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ merchandise planning experience within high-volume fashion retail and/or ecommerce.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with confident Excel and reporting ability.
• Experience working with sales, stock and performance data to drive commercial decisions.
• A strong understanding of retail stock management and online fulfilment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandise, sales, and inventory plans across GUESS retail stores and online.
• Analyse sales, stock and trading performance to identify opportunities, inform forecasts and support seasonal assortment planning.
• Forecast sales and profitability in response to changing demand, seasonality, and promotional activity.
• Develop store grading and assortment plans that reflect individual locations and online trading profiles.
• Monitor key KPIs, including sales, markdowns, forward cover, stock-to-sales, and stock turn, taking action to improve performance.
• Optimise stock flow and availability by balancing inventory across stores and online, managing seasonal flow and progressive markdowns.
• Proactively identify and respond to underperforming and high-performing products to maximise sales and profitability.
• Present weekly trade updates and provide clear commercial insights to Planning, Buying, Ecommerce and other key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with Stores, Ecommerce, Operations, Marketing, Suppliers and International Brand Headquarters.
• Leverage Excel, reporting and AI-assisted tools to deliver accurate analysis, reporting and data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Stock management

Data analysis

Excel

Forecasting

Tools

Excel

AI-assisted tools

Reporting tools

Job description

GUESS in Australia is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our Merchandise Planning team. You will plan and manage inventory across retail stores and online channels, turning data into commercial decisions.

Reporting to the Merchandise Planning Manager, you will forecast sales, develop assortment plans, monitor stock and KPIs, and collaborate with Buying, Ecommerce, Retail, Operations and Marketing to optimise stock flow and profitability.