Accessories Homewares and non apparel products
Lead the planning strategy for one of Australia's most recognised and successful retail brands.
An exceptional opportunity exists for an experienced Merchandise Planner to join a highly successful, design-led retail business with a strong global presence.
This is a business renowned for innovation, creativity and commercial success. Working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales, profit and inventory performance across a key merchandise portfolio.
If you enjoy making commercial decisions, influencing strategy and partnering closely with Buying teams to deliver outstanding retail results, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
The Role
Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering merchandise financial plans that maximise sales, profit and stock productivity.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop seasonal merchandise plans and budgets
Forecast sales, gross profit and inventory performance
Analyse trading results and identify commercial opportunities
Manage Open-to-Buy and stock investment
Review and reforecast weekly and monthly performance
Recommend markdown and promotional strategies




Partner closely with Buying teams to build commercially successful ranges
Monitor key performance indicators including sell through, stock turn, margin and GMROI
Prepare detailed reporting and recommendations for senior leadership
Identify risks and opportunities and implement corrective action
Mentor and support Planning Analysts where required
About You
To be successful you will ideally possess:
Previous experience as a Merchandise Planner within retail
Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
Advanced Excel skills
Experience working with planning systems
Excellent forecasting and inventory management skills
Ability to influence stakeholders through data and commercial insight
Strong communication and presentation skills
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a rapid-paced retail environment
Experience within apparel, accessories, footwear, children's products, general merchandise or specialty retail will be highly regarded.
If you are looking for your next career move with an iconic retailer where your planning expertise will genuinely influence business performance, we'd love to hear from you.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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📌 Merchandise Planner (Melbourne)
🏢 GREYSTONES RECRUITMENT
📍 Melbourne