Strategic Merchandise Planner — Drive Sales & Inventory

THE WAREHOUSE; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across our brands

Birthday leave

26 weeks parental leave

Free parking

EV charging

WFH Fridays

Onsite gym

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Warehouse Auckland is seeking a dedicated Merchandise Planner to own category performance, forecast demand, manage stock and optimise commercial outcomes. You will partner with Buyers and cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable results.

In this role you’ll turn data into insights, drive planning excellence, and contribute to the evolution of our Merchandise Planning function within a leading New Zealand retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, forecasting or a similar commercial analytical role.
• Strong forecasting and inventory planning skills.
• Advanced Excel and analytical capability.
• Strong commercial judgement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Curiosity, resilience and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own category performance including sales, inventory and profitability plans.
• Build and manage forecasts, stock plans and open-to-buy budgets.
• Analyse trade performance and identify opportunities; provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Supply Chain, Allocation and Finance to influence planning through data insights.
• Deliver post-season analysis and planning recommendations.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Warehouse Auckland is seeking a dedicated Merchandise Planner to own category performance, forecast demand, manage stock and optimise commercial outcomes. You will partner with Buyers and cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable results.

In this role you’ll turn data into insights, drive planning excellence, and contribute to the evolution of our Merchandise Planning function within a leading New Zealand retailer.