Merchandise Planner | Flexible 3/2 WFH & Growth

Woolworths Group

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts across Woolworths Group

Sonder financial support program

Flexible working arrangements

Robust rewards program

Job summary

Woolworths Group invites you to join a dynamic planning team in Melbourne, offering a full-time, hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two days from home. You’ll develop merchandise financial plans, set category strategies and models to forecast stock and profit, and partner with buyers to stay on plan.

The role requires experience as a Planner, proven category trading success, and a proactive mindset focused on KPIs.

Qualifications

3 years of experience as a Planner.
Proven success in trading a sizeable category.
A proactive, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work towards and deliver on KPIs.

Responsibilities

Develop merchandise financial plans informed by top-down and bottom-up data to drive business performance.
Develop category strategy that delivers on financial metrics.
Develop models and forecasts to support accurate financial planning and to optimise stock, sales and profit.
Partner with stakeholders to adhere to the critical path schedule.
Develop the option plan, setting a framework within which Designers/Buyers can select ranges.
In season management of OTB, inventory, profit, accurate replans, markdown and promotional plans.
Monitor the in-season and post-season performance of the Department and work with Buyers on strategies and tactics to quickly respond and improve performance.