Strategic Merchandise Planner: Forecasting & Inventory

David Jones

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

David Jones is seeking a commercially astute Merchandise Planner to own the merchandise and financial planning strategy for assigned categories. You will partner with Buying and teams across the business to shape seasonal plans, respond to in-season performance, and make evidence-based recommendations to improve sales, margin, availability and inventory productivity.

This is an opportunity to influence meaningful commercial decisions, challenge the status quo and help strengthen planning

Qualifications

This role requires 5+ years in merchandise planning within high-volume or multi-channel retail.
Ownership of a category or significant financial plan is expected.
Proficiency with WSSI/MSSI, Open-to-Buy, budgeting and forecasting needed.
Ability to turn complex data into clear, timely recommendations.
Advanced Excel and ERP software experience required.

Responsibilities

Own category budgets, seasonal plans, forecasts, intake, Open-to-Buy and closing stock positions.
Develop plans in partnership with Buying across category, brand, channel and price-point.
Lead WSSI/MSSI forecasting and reforecasting across sales, margin, receipts and inventory.
Analyse performance to identify risks and opportunities and act on them.
Present trading updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Coach planning and stock flow colleagues to build capability.