Strategic Merchandise Planner: Forecasting & Inventory

PETstock Pty Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Petstock NZ is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our New Zealand Merchandise team. You will develop forecasts, manage category budgets, and drive inventory performance to support growth.

The role focuses on stockturn, GMROI, and data-driven insights across sales and inventory to optimise open-to-buy and seasonal buys. Collaboration with Merch, Supply Chain and Ops is essential to deliver commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Merchandise Planning, Inventory Planning, or a similar retail planning role.
• Strong forecasting, analytical, and commercial acumen.
• Experience with inventory management, replenishment, allocation, and budgeting processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A positive, proactive approach and passion for delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage category budgets, forecasts, and inventory plans.
• Drive stockturn, GMROI, and inventory productivity outcomes.
• Analyse sales, inventory, and category performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage seasonal buy plans, forecasting, and Open To Buy (OTB) processes.
• Partner with Merchandise, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to achieve commercial objectives.
• Providing reporting, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Tools

Excel

ERP

Job description

Petstock NZ is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our New Zealand Merchandise team. You will develop forecasts, manage category budgets, and drive inventory performance to support growth.

The role focuses on stockturn, GMROI, and data-driven insights across sales and inventory to optimise open-to-buy and seasonal buys. Collaboration with Merch, Supply Chain and Ops is essential to deliver commercial objectives.