Senior Merchandise Planner

Munro Footwear Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Merchandise Planner, where you'll lead the merchandise strategy and ensure the right products meet customer demand. This role allows you to shape financial forecasts and optimize inventory strategies across iconic brands. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, you'll thrive in a dynamic retail environment that values your insights and contributions. Enjoy generous employee discounts, extra leave days, and access to professional support services in a collaborative atmosphere. If you have a passion for numbers and a drive for success, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Extra 4 days of Life Leave

Generous employee discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Planner.
• Proven achievement of sales and gross profit targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain merchandise and assortment plans.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Manage order raising and stock allocation.

Skills

Merchandise Planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Inventory Management

Commercial Analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

22-Apr-2025

MFG/185255A

Category: Planning

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Attachments: No File Attached

Application Close Date: 25-May-2025

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Senior Merchandise Planner to join the Merch team. In this role, you'll shape the merchandise strategy, lead forecasting and budgeting, and ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time to meet customer demand and maximise profitability across our, Midas, Mollini and Concessions brands.

More about the role

• Develop and maintain merchandise and assortment plans across key categories
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to achieve sales and profitability targets
• Conduct category and product analysis to determine buy quantities and inventory strategies
• Manage order raising, stock allocation, and replenishment to optimise availability
• Provide in-store merchandising and display guidelines to enhance customer experience

About you

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Planner
• Previous team leadership experience
• Experience in inventory management within Retail - Footwear is an advantage
• Proven achievement of the department's sales and gross profit targets
• Ability to investigate and provide analysis of business and financial challenges, trends and improvement opportunities
• Skilled in commercial analysis to inform and confirm buying decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About us

With more than 290+ stores and 2500+ employees nationally and a brand-new state-of-the-art distribution centre, we are Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear, owning and operating some of Australia's most iconic brands including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, Mollini, Cinori, Mathers, Williams, Diana Ferrari, and Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread!

As a family-owned company, at Munro Footwear Group (MFG) we value our team, our loyal customers, and our dedicated suppliers. We work hard to play hard, we celebrate each other, and we believe every Team Member is an essential part of our ongoing success.

What we offer

• An extra 4 days a year of ‘Life Leave'
• Generous employee discount for you and your immediate family!
• Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) you'll have access to professional and confidential counselling and support services

If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and have a passion for turning numbers into actionable insights, we'd love you to apply.