Merchandise Planner

Petstock Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Petstock NZ is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our New Zealand Merchandise team. Reporting to the Merchandise Planning Manager NZ, you will forecast demand, manage inventories and Open To Buy (OTB) processes to support sustainable growth.

You will partner with Marketing, Supply Chain and Store teams to build category budgets, monitor stock turnover and GMROI, and deliver data-driven insights to inform commercial decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Merchandise Planning or inventory planning.
• Strong forecasting and analytical skills.
• Experience with budgeting, replenishment and allocation processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage category budgets, forecasts, and inventory plans.
• Drive stockturn, GMROI and inventory productivity outcomes.
• Analyse sales, inventory and category performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage seasonal buy plans, forecasting and Open To Buy (OTB) processes.
• Partner with Merchandise, Supply Chain and Operations teams to achieve commercial objectives.
• Provide reporting, insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Open To Buy (OTB)

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join Petstock NZ and help drive inventory performance, commercial outcomes, and category success.

We are looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our New Zealand Merchandise team. Reporting to the Merchandise Planning Manager NZ, you will play a key role in forecasting, inventory management, financial planning, and delivering data driven insights that support business growth.

Where you will add value

• Developing and managing category budgets, forecasts, and inventory plans.
• Driving stockturn, GMROI, and inventory productivity outcomes.
• Analysing sales, inventory, and category performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Managing seasonal buy plans, forecasting, and Open To Buy (OTB) processes.
• Partnering with Merchandise, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to achieve commercial objectives.
• Providing reporting, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

What sets you apart

• Previous experience in Merchandise Planning, Inventory Planning, or a similar retail planning role.
• Strong forecasting, analytical, and commercial acumen.
• Experience with inventory management, replenishment, allocation, and budgeting processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A positive, proactive approach and passion for delivering results.

Why Petstock?

At Petstock, we are passionate about pets, people, and the planet. You will join a supportive team where collaboration, growth, and making an impact are part of everyday work.

At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within an 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.

Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.