Merchandise Planner: Stock, Forecast & Growth

J Ballantyne & Co Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballantynes in Canterbury is seeking an entry-level Merchandise Planner to join our Planning team. You will help ensure stock is right, in the right place, at the right time, while supporting replenishment, seasonal planning, forecasting and promotions.

Working with Buyers, Suppliers, Logistics and stores, you will analyze sales, stock and margins, prepare seasonal reviews and contribute to merchandise planning projects.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Competent with Microsoft suite especially Excel, and Power BI skills would be an advantage.
• Experience working with sales, stock or financial reporting.
• Advanced planning, organisation and prioritisation abilities.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with external suppliers.
• Confidence working with data to make recommendations and support business decisions.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage core replenishment programmes within agreed Open to Buy budgets.
• Analyse sales, stock, margin and supplier performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Forecast sales and gross profit performance and provide regular reporting and insights.
• Support Buyers with seasonal planning, forward buy plans and range reviews.
• Ensure promotional and peak trading periods are effectively planned and supported.
• Identify opportunities for stock transfers, markdowns and inventory optimisation across branches.
• Monitor outstanding orders and stock availability to minimise lost sales.
• Prepare seasonal reviews and contribute to merchandise planning processes and projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Planning and prioritisation

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Ballantynes in Canterbury is seeking an entry-level Merchandise Planner to join our Planning team. You will help ensure stock is right, in the right place, at the right time, while supporting replenishment, seasonal planning, forecasting and promotions.

Working with Buyers, Suppliers, Logistics and stores, you will analyze sales, stock and margins, prepare seasonal reviews and contribute to merchandise planning projects.