Senior Merchandise Planner - Lead Growth & Talent (Hybrid)

The Warehouse Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across our brands

Birthday leave and charity day off

26 weeks paid parental leave

Free parking, EV charging at Northcote

WFH one day per week (Friday)

Onsite gym and café at Northcote

Job summary

The Warehouse Group is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to lead a large merchandise portfolio and drive commercial performance across major NZ retail categories. You will own long-term planning strategy, balancing customer demand, inventory investment, profitability and risk, while coaching Associate Merchandise Planners and building a high-performing planning culture.

You will collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Finance and senior leaders to translate strategy into clear actions that

Qualifications

• Extensive merchandise planning experience in a retail environment.
• Strong forecasting, inventory and commercial planning capability.
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong coaching and people development capability.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to trade.
• Passion for developing talent and building team capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead category planning strategy and own sales, margin, inventory and profitability outcomes.
• Build robust forecasts and stock investment plans aligned with commercial objectives.
• Lead weekly, monthly and seasonal performance reviews and translate analysis into clear recommendations.
• Develop future planning talent by coaching Associate Merchandise Planners and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Coaching & talent development

Strategic mindset

Job description

The Warehouse Group is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to lead a large merchandise portfolio and drive commercial performance across major NZ retail categories. You will own long-term planning strategy, balancing customer demand, inventory investment, profitability and risk, while coaching Associate Merchandise Planners and building a high-performing planning culture.

You will collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Finance and senior leaders to translate strategy into clear actions that