Associate Merchandise Planner — Grow in Merch Analytics

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across our brands

Birthday leave

26 weeks paid parental leave

Free parking

WFH on Fridays

Onsite gym and café

Wellbeing & development opportunities

Job summary

The Warehouse in Auckland is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner to help drive sales, inventory and profitability across major NZ categories. You’ll partner with Merchandise Planners, Buyers and cross-functional teams to develop forecasts and support end-to-end planning.

You’ll gain exposure to planning systems and forecasting tools, building a foundation for a long-term career in Merchandise Planning within a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandise planning or related analytical role.
• Strong Excel, analytical and numerical capability.
• Curious and inquisitive mindset.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-moving retail environment.
• Desire to build a long-term career in Merchandise Planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandise plans to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyse sales, profitability, inventory and customer trends.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and recommend actions.
• Build forecasts and monitor performance against plan.
• Support promotional planning and seasonal events.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Merchandise Planners to deliver category objectives.
• Contribute to planning discussions and future planning cycles.

Skills

Excel

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Resilience & adaptability

Organisational skills

Long-term career focus

Education

Business or Commercial focused degree

Job description

The Warehouse in Auckland is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner to help drive sales, inventory and profitability across major NZ categories. You’ll partner with Merchandise Planners, Buyers and cross-functional teams to develop forecasts and support end-to-end planning.

You’ll gain exposure to planning systems and forecasting tools, building a foundation for a long-term career in Merchandise Planning within a dynamic retail environment.