Merchandise Trade Planner

Lorna Jane Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Free on-site parking

Team discounts

WFH Fridays

Wellness perks

Job summary

Lorna Jane Pty is seeking a Merchandise Trade Planner to join our Head Office in Eagle Farm. You’ll translate sales, stock and performance data into decisions that protect margin and maximise sell-through, balancing strategic plans with rapid execution.

You’ll build and interpret Excel dashboards, collaborate across Retail, eCommerce, Finance and Marketing, and own reporting accuracy end-to-end. This role suits numbers-driven professionals who stay customer-focused.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and merchant instinct.
• Proven trading and planning expertise.
• Confident analytical thinking and strong working knowledge of Excel and reporting tools.
• Meticulous attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Understand how product performs in market and make sharp, commercially grounded decisions to maximise sell-through and protect margin.
• Hold the plan and the trade simultaneously; know when to stick to strategy and when to act on data.
• Interrogate sales, stock and performance data with confidence, translating numbers into clear findings and actionable recommendations.
• Bring meticulous accuracy to building reports, updating listings and running replenishment.
• Stay focused on outcomes and sell-through; proactively identifying what isn’t working and moving quickly to address it.
• Build productive relationships across Retail, eCommerce, Finance and Marketing to ensure smooth strategy execution.
• Build, maintain and interpret the Excel dashboards and models the team relies on.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Merchant instinct

Trading expertise

Planning expertise

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Data accuracy

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Accountability

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Empowering Women. Transforming the World.

Before it was called Activewear, Lorna Jane imagined it, designed it, and defined it creating a movement that redefined how women move, dress, and live.

Today, we lead with purpose creating elevated Activewear that supports movement, confidence, and modern life. Guided by conscious design and an active spirit, we believe in the power of women to create change that goes far beyond what they wear. At Lorna Jane, you don't just join a brand you help lead what's next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Merchandise Trade Planner to join our Merchandise team at Head Office in Eagle Farm. This is a role for someone who lives in the numbers but never loses sight of the customer. You'll bring sharp commercial instinct and rigorous analytical thinking together, translating sales, stock and performance data into decisions that protect margin and maximise sell-through. It's a fast-moving, detail-driven role for someone who takes ownership of their numbers and moves quickly when the trade calls for it.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Understand how product performs in market and make sharp, commercially grounded decisions to maximise sell-through and protect margin
• Hold the plan and the trade simultaneously know when to stick to strategy and when to act on what the data is telling you
• Interrogate sales, stock and performance data with confidence, translating numbers into clear findings and actionable recommendations
• Bring meticulous accuracy to everything you touch - building reports, updating listings and running replenishment
• Stay focused on outcomes and sell-through, proactively identifying what isn't working and moving quickly to address it
• Build productive working relationships across Retail, eCommerce, Finance and Marketing to ensure smooth strategy execution
• Build, maintain and interpret the Excel dashboards and models the team relies on

WHY LORNA JANE

• Relax on us, enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday
• Free on-site parking at our Eagle Farm HQ
• Receive generous team discounts and be the first to wear our new product releases
• WFH Fridays, what a great way to close out your work week
• Perks and benefits from our wellness partners

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong commercial acumen and merchant instinct, with a sharp read on how product performs in market
• Proven trading and planning expertise, comfortable holding both at once
• Confident analytical thinking and a strong working knowledge of Excel and reporting tools
• Meticulous attention to detail, with data accuracy as non-negotiable
• Clear, effective communication skills, adaptable to different stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and a track record of working well cross-functionally
• Initiative, self-direction and strong personal accountability - you own your outputs and stay composed when priorities shift