Senior Merchandise Planner — Lead Category Growth

THE WAREHOUSE

Auckland

On-site

NZD 80,000 - 130,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across our brands

Birthday leave and charity day off

26 weeks paid parental leave

Free parking and EV charging at Northc

WFH on Fridays

Onsite gym and café

Wellbeing support and development

Job summary

The Warehouse is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to lead a major merchandise portfolio in New Zealand. You will own long-term planning strategy, balancing customer demand, inventory, profitability and risk while partnering with Buying, Supply Chain, Finance and senior leaders.

You will also coach Associate Merchandise Planners and help build a high-performing planning culture across the team, delivering clear actions to drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in merchandise planning within retail.
Strong forecasting, inventory and strategic planning capability.
Advanced analytical and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

Lead category planning strategy and own portfolio outcomes.
Build robust forecasts and stock investment plans.
Lead weekly, monthly and seasonal performance reviews.
Translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Develop and coach Associate Merchandise Planners and uplift planning capability.
Collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Stores and Finance to drive growth.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Strategic mindset

Talent development

Job description

You will also coach Associate Merchandise Planners and help build a high-performing planning culture across the team, delivering clear actions to drive sustainable growth.

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