Merchandise Planner: Flexible, Impactful Apparel Strategy

BIG W; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sonder access

Generous leave policy

Team discounts

Robust rewards program

Salary Sacrifice options

Job summary

Woolworths Group is seeking a Merchandise Planner within the Apparel team in Melbourne. The role focuses on developing plans, forecasts and parameters to ensure the range has the right mix, quantity and price to drive sales, profit and optimise inventory.

You will develop financial plans, category strategies and models to support accurate planning, while partnering with stakeholders to meet timelines and optimize stock and margins.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Planner in a large retail environment.
• Proven success trading a sizeable category in terms of sales value and SKUs.
• Proactive attitude with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work toward and deliver on KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop merchandise financial plans and category strategy.
• Develop models and forecasts to optimise stock, sales and profit.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to adhere to the critical path schedule.
• Prepare range review for buy sign off and ensure range is bought within plan parameters.
• In-season management of OTB, inventory, profit, replans, markdown and promotions.
• Monitor in-season and post-season performance and adjust tactics with Buyers.
• Support Buyers with range development and assortment planning.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Attention to detail

KPIs

Job description

Woolworths Group is seeking a Merchandise Planner within the Apparel team in Melbourne. The role focuses on developing plans, forecasts and parameters to ensure the range has the right mix, quantity and price to drive sales, profit and optimise inventory.

You will develop financial plans, category strategies and models to support accurate planning, while partnering with stakeholders to meet timelines and optimize stock and margins.