Retail Store Planning & Assortment Manager

Macpac Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in New Zealand seeks a strategic role focusing on inventory management and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of retail experience, with strong skills in data analysis and stakeholder engagement. This role offers growth potential within the commercial team, contributing to sales and customer experience improvements.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Dynamic retail environment

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a retail environment with a focus on store operations.
• Mid-level experience in inventory and merchandise management.
• Strong skills in data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize store inventory allocation.
• Engage with stakeholders to tailor store assortments.
• Manage inventory and supply planning.

Skills

Retail Experience

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Change Management

Job description

About the Role

About the Role… This is a strategic, hands-on role where you’ll hit the ground running, bringing fresh perspectives, data-driven insights, and leadership to a collaborative team. With a future-focused mindset, this role also has the potential to grow into a succession opportunity within the broader commercial team.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Sales Through Smart Allocation – Oversee and optimise store inventory allocation to maximise sales, profit, and customer availability, while collaborating with the wider SRG team and travelling to Australia when required.
• Shape Winning Store Assortments – Engage with stakeholders to tailor store assortments effectively across the 100 stores across NZ & AU, ensuring alignment with category strategies and cross-team collaboration across SRG.
• Keep Supply Flowing Smoothly – Manage period inventory, supply planning, and category initiatives to support operational efficiency, with exposure to SRG colleagues in Australia.
• Turn Data Into Decisions – Translate data into meaningful insights, driving informed decision-making and actionable strategies in collaboration with SRG partners.
• Lead & Inspire Your Team – Mentor, develop, and nurture the allocation team, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Bring Fresh Thinking to the Table – Apply a new perspective to processes and practices, drawing from planning, category, or inventory experience, and connecting with the wider SRG network across markets.

About You

• Retail Experience: 3–5 years in a retail environment, understanding the dynamics of store operations and customer needs.
• Inventory & Merchandise Expertise: Mid-level experience in inventory, merchandise, or commercial management, with hands-on stock allocation.
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Strong data skills with the ability to turn metrics into actionable business insights.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional skills to engage stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive alignment.
• Change & Innovation: Demonstrated experience implementing new processes, driving change, and introducing innovative ideas.

Why Join Us

• Take a strategic, high-impact role in a growing, dynamic retail environment.
• Opportunity to shape inventory and allocation strategies across our store network.
• Lead a team and make a measurable difference in sales, profitability, and customer experience.
• Future growth potential with succession opportunities into broader commercial leadership roles.

Ready to make an impact? Join Macpac and shape the future of our stores, inventory, and customer experience—apply today and lead the way!

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