Strategic Retail Buyer & Merchandising Planner

THE WILSON FAMILY TRUST; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiral Foods in Melbourne, VIC is seeking a Retail Buyer & Merchandise Planner to manage range planning and stock performance across the business. You’ll analyse sales data to decide what to buy and how much to order, working with suppliers on costs and with the sales team on seasonal ranges and product placement.

You’ll also review stock turnover, identify gaps in the range, and plan promotions. Inter-state travel as required is part of the role, with a focus on organic, wholefoods and

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in retail buying, merchandise planning or category management.
• Experience forecasting demand and planning purchases.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with retail inventory or ERP systems.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and planning stock for seasonal promotions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales history, seasonal trends and customer demand to build buying plans and manage open-to-buy budgets.
• Review sell-through, stock turnover and stock-to-sales ratios to adjust orders and manage gaps.
• Source and select organic produce, wholefoods, macrobiotic products and natural health lines based on quality and margin.
• Monitor gross margins and adjust buying decisions as needed.
• Collaborate with sales on seasonal ranges, promotions and product placement.

Skills

Retail buying

Merchandise planning

Range planning

Stock performance

Education

Business / Commerce / Retail management diploma or higher

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, lookup)

Job description

Spiral Foods in Melbourne, VIC is seeking a Retail Buyer & Merchandise Planner to manage range planning and stock performance across the business. You’ll analyse sales data to decide what to buy and how much to order, working with suppliers on costs and with the sales team on seasonal ranges and product placement.

You’ll also review stock turnover, identify gaps in the range, and plan promotions. Inter-state travel as required is part of the role, with a focus on organic, wholefoods and