Merchandise Planner

Farmers; Howick; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Training & development

Job summary

Farmers is seeking a Merchandise Planner to ensure stores have optimal stock and the right product mix aligned with our strategy.

You will analyse and forecast buying requirements up to 12 months, provide financial planning and stock management advice, and monitor sales and profit objectives. The role offers a fantastic NZ retail environment with ongoing training and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of planning experience with a relevant qualification.
• Strong eye for figures and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with SAP and Arthur Planning is desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and forecast buying requirements up to 12 months in advance.
• Provide financial planning and stock management advice to the Buyer.
• Monitor and analyse sales and profit objectives.
• Produce financial and sales reporting.
• Determine retail and promotional prices.
• Develop merchandise plans and budgets.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

SAP

Arthur Planning

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Farmers is a leading and iconic New Zealand owned retailer. Operating in the New Zealand market for over 100 years, we're well recognised for our quality products and beautiful in store shopping environments. Behind the scenes, we have many dedicated individuals who bring together best practice processes and systems to ensure our ongoing commitment to the New Zealand market.

About the role:

As a Merchandise Planner you will work cross-functionally to ensure all stores have optimal stock levels and the appropriate product combination to achieve the sales, gross profit and stock targets in line with our strategy.

Your key duties will include:

• Analysing and forecasting buying requirements up to 12 months in advance
• Providing the Buyer with financial planning and stock management advice
• Monitoring and analysing sales and profit objectives
• Financial and sales reporting
• Determining retail and promotional prices
• Developing merchandise plans and budgets

To be considered for this position you will ideally have:

• 2-3 years of planning experience coupled with relevant qualification
• A flair for figures and a strong eye for detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate and influence the broader team
• Strong problem solving and time management skills
• Previous experience with SAP and Arthur Planning desirable
• High level Microsoft Excel skills an advantage

What's on offer:

• A fantastic opportunity to join a well-known New Zealand retail brand
• A generous staff discount package across the Farmers and James Pascoe Group
• Ongoing training and development to help you achieve your career objectives

*Please note that we will be relocating to the new Support Office on Pitt Street by the end of 2027.