Merchandise Planner - Dr Martens

Dr Martens; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dr. Martens is seeking a Merchandise Planner on a fixed-term 12-month parental leave contract to shape the merchandise strategy for Australia and New Zealand. You will partner with Buyers, optimise stock investment and drive sales and gross profit by aligning planning with performance.

You will lead MFPs and OTB, monitor stock levels and provide actionable recommendations to the Buying and Planning teams across core styles and launches.

Formación

• 5+ years in Merchandise Planning, ideally in footwear, fashion or high-volume retail.
• Experience leading and developing a planning team.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with stock, margin and inventory focus.
• Experience with MFPs, WSSIs, OTB, forecasting and merchandise reporting.
• Analytical mindset; ability to translate data into actions.

Responsabilidades

• Build and manage Merchandise Financial Plans (MFPs) and WSSIs aligned to sales and profit targets.
• Partner with Buyers on range planning, option plans and OTB to support product assortment.
• Analyse performance across core styles and launches to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage stock levels, sell-through, markdowns and aged inventory to maximise profitability.
• Lead monthly replans, refining sales, gross profit and stock forecasts.
• Track performance against budget and prior year with clear recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve product distribution across stores and channels.
• Monitor product flow and inventory levels to match customer demand.
• Lead and develop a planning team, building capability and commercial outcomes.

Conocimientos

Merchandise Planning

Team leadership

Forecasting

Stock / inventory management

Financial acumen

Educación

Relevant degree preferred

Herramientas

MFPs

WSSIs

OTB

Forecasting tools

Descripción del empleo

Established in 1901, Dr. Martens was recognised originally as a sturdy, durable work boot before being transformed in the 1960's, into an iconic fashion statement, synonymous with festival culture. The past six decades that have witnessed the brand's adoption by a diverse range of tribes, celebrities, musicians and free-thinking individuals - each subverting and twisting the boots and shoes to their own personal needs, attitudes and identity. Accent Group Limited acquired the distribution rights for Dr. Martens in 1988 and opened the first Australian retail store in Sydney in 2018. Now with stores across Australia & New Zealand, Dr. Martens are continuing to grow and dominate the Australian market.

About the role

Dr. Martens has a distinctive place in footwear, with an iconic product range and a loyal customer base. We’re looking for a Merchandise Planner on a fixed term 12 month parental leave contract who can help drive the next stage of the brand’s growth across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Head of Planning, you’ll partner closely with Buyers to shape the merchandise strategy, optimise stock investment and drive sales and gross profit. You’ll combine strong financial planning with a clear understanding of product performance, ensuring the right styles, sizes and stock levels are in place to meet demand.

What you’ll do

• Build and manage Merchandise Financial Plans (MFPs) and WSSIs, aligning stock investment with sales and profit targets.
• Partner with Buyers on range planning, option plans and OTB to support a commercially strong product assortment.
• Analyse performance across Dr. Martens’ core styles, seasonal collections and key product launches to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage stock levels, sell-through, markdowns and aged inventory to maximise profitability.
• Lead monthly replans, using current trading performance to refine sales, gross profit and stock forecasts.
• Track performance against budget, plan and prior year, providing clear recommendations to the Buying and Planning teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve product distribution and availability across stores and channels.
• Monitor product flow and inventory levels to ensure key styles and sizes are available where customer demand is strongest.
• Lead and develop a planning team, building capability and driving strong commercial outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years’ experience in Merchandise Planning, ideally within footwear, fashion or high-volume retail.
• Experience leading and developing a planning team.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a solid understanding of stock investment, margin and inventory management.
• Experience with MFPs, WSSIs, OTB, forecasting and merchandise reporting.
• An analytical mindset, with the ability to turn trading data into clear commercial actions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective partnerships with Buyers and key stakeholders.
• A relevant degree is preferred but not essential.
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and a Make It Happen attitude