On-Site Merchandise Planner: Data-Driven Inventory & Growth

Fusion Springboard; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Munro Footwear Group (MFG) is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to blend commercial insight with data-driven decision making. You will optimise inventory, shape assortments for the brand portfolio, and collaborate across Buying, Retail Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain to ensure products meet store needs.

Reporting to the Senior Planner, you will build budgets and forecasts, analyse performance, and drive profitable growth while on-site four days per week at the Melbourne head

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Merchandise Planning within retail (footwear or fashion highly regarded).
• Strong commercial acumen with a passion for retail and customer trends.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets and planning systems.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and inventory management.
• Outstanding analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing merchandise and assortment plans for Midas, Mollini and David Jones Concessions
• Building budgets, forecasts and financial plans that drive sales and profitability
• Analysing sales trends, customer behaviour and product performance to optimise buying decisions
• Managing inventory, stock allocation, replenishment and seasonal buy plans
• Monitoring sales, inventory and markdown performance to maximise sell-through and minimise aged stock
• Partnering with Buying to deliver commercially successful ranges
• Delivering insightful reporting and recommendations that influence business decisions

Skills

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Excel

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

Munro Footwear Group (MFG) is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to blend commercial insight with data-driven decision making. You will optimise inventory, shape assortments for the brand portfolio, and collaborate across Buying, Retail Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain to ensure products meet store needs.

Reporting to the Senior Planner, you will build budgets and forecasts, analyse performance, and drive profitable growth while on-site four days per week at the Melbourne head