Strategic Merchandise Planner - Footwear Growth, ANZ (12m)

Accent Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accent Group NZ Ltd is seeking a skilled Merchandise Planner for a fixed-term 12-month parental leave contract to support Dr. Martens in Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Head of Planning, you will shape the merchandise strategy, optimise stock investment and drive sales and gross profit across the ANZ market, ensuring right styles, sizes and stock levels meet demand, while building a high-performing planning team and collaborating with Buyers to maximise profitability and availability

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Merchandise Planning in fashion/retail.
• Experience leading a planning team.
• Strong grasp of stock investment, margins and inventory management.
• Experience with MFPs, WSSIs and OTB forecasting.
• Analytical mindset to turn data into actions.
• Excellent communication with Buyers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage Merchandise Financial Plans (MFPs) and stock plans.
• Partner with Buyers on range planning and OTB.
• Analyze performance across core styles and launches.
• Lead monthly replans and stock forecasts.
• Monitor stock levels and aged inventory for profitability.
• Develop planning team and drive commercial outcomes.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Stock management

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

MFPs

WSSIs

OTB

Job description

Accent Group NZ Ltd is seeking a skilled Merchandise Planner for a fixed-term 12-month parental leave contract to support Dr. Martens in Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Head of Planning, you will shape the merchandise strategy, optimise stock investment and drive sales and gross profit across the ANZ market, ensuring right styles, sizes and stock levels meet demand, while building a high-performing planning team and collaborating with Buyers to maximise profitability and availability