We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner & Analyst to join the Michael Kors ANZ team on a 12-month maximum-term contract, covering a period of parental leave. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving sales, profitability, and inventory performance across Australia and New Zealand within a globally recognised luxury fashion brand.

Reporting to the Merchandise Manager, you will be responsible for planning, inventory management, allocation, replenishment & buying activities that support our retail operations and growth objectives.

About the Role

As Merchandise Planner, you will partner closely with local, regional and global stakeholders to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. You will leverage data, insights and commercial acumen to optimise inventory levels, maximise sales opportunities, and support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Allocation, Replenishment & Store Support

- Manage allocation, replenishment and rebalancing across all product categories for the Australia and New Zealand market.

- Analyse sales and inventory performance at store and SKU level to optimise stock distribution.

- Support seasonal launches, floor sets, markdowns and inventory liquidation activities.

- Ensure stores maintain optimal inventory levels based on trading patterns, store capacity and performance.

- Plan and manage stock requirements for new store openings.

- Identify product substitution opportunities and prioritise inventory allocation during low-stock situations.

Merchandise Planning & Buying




- Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) for licensed goods category in line with financial targets and seasonal strategies.

- Support buying decisions through detailed sales analysis, forecasting and market insights.

- Monitor category performance and recommend actions to maximise sales and margin outcomes.

- Partner with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery and product availability.

- Contribute to seasonal assortment planning by identifying opportunities, risks and product gaps.

Markdown & Promotional Management
- Assist in the execution of promotions and markdown strategies.

- Support pricing and assortment decisions for key promotional events.

- Develop stock clearance initiatives and coordinate inventory transfers or return-to-vendor processes where required.

Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as a key planning partner to Global and Regional Merchandising teams, providing insights into ANZ market performance.

- Collaborate closely with Retail, Logistics, Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams.

- Build strong relationships with stores to understand inventory requirements and support business performance.

- Present merchandise plans,



forecasts and performance insights to local and regional stakeholders.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.

- 2-3 years' experience in merchandise planning, allocation or inventory management within luxury or premium fashion retail.

- Robust understanding of inventory management, allocation principles and merchandise planning processes.

- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret complex data sets.

- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

- Professional, collaborative and hands-on approach to work.

- Strong systems literacy and confidence working across multiple platforms.

Why Join Michael Kors?

This is an opportunity to join one of the world's most recognised luxury fashion brands and work alongside a passionate and collaborative team. You'll gain exposure to regional and global stakeholders, contribute to key commercial decisions, and play an important role in driving business performance across the ANZ market.

If you're an analytical retailer who enjoys balancing commercial strategy with operational execution, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your planning expertise to Michael Kors ANZ.

📌 Merchandise Planner & Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 Michael Kors
📍 Sydney