As the home of gaming and pop culture, yeah, we sell fun - our products are the coolest in the galaxy! - but we also have fun, with spectacular events, celebrations, competitions, and other festivities to brighten your workday.

We take pride in being a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace, offering employee benefits that make a meaningful difference, and investing in our people’s development to help them build long and rewarding careers.

So come and join the fun, and do what you do best - with us!

Your new role awaits…

We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our high-performing and collaborative team, based in our Brisbane head office.

As a commercially minded and driven individual, you will play a vital role in the team, enabling the department and your categories to achieve set sales plans and overall gross profit.

Reporting to the Planning Manager and partnering closely with our Buying and Allocation teams your ability to build key relationships as well as effectively influence and solve problems will play an important part in your day-to-day and support your success in this fast-paced and hands-on role.

Primary responsibilities

- Work collaboratively with buyers to develop buying plans which support business growth strategies
- Manage the planning and re-forecasting of your portfolio categories
- OTB Management, continually identify & develop opportunities for achieving financial objectives.
- Managing Stock Levels and deciding when to place replenishment orders or take markdown action




- Provide the wider business with weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to drive data-driven decisions
- Assist with quarterly royalty submissions with our brand partners
- Identify gaps and opportunities in the market to maximise sales

This role is based at our Store Support Centre (Head Office) in Eagle Farm, Brisbane, Queensland.

What are we looking for?

- Previous merchandise planning experience (3+ years preferred)
- Experience managing OTB and WSSI
- Robust Excel Skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with multiple teams.
- A proactive problem-solver mindset that thrives in a fast-paced retail environment

What more do we offer?

- Employee discount at EB Games and Zing in store and online
- Benefits platform with discounts at all your favourite retailers
- Flexibility to support you and maintain work-life balance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Training & Development - University Short Courses, "Choose your own adventure" Development Program
- Free onsite parking
- Recreation room with consoles, arcade machines, ping-pong and more

A little more about us…

Over 25 years, EB Games has become one of Australia's leading retailers, but we don't do retail like most companies. Step into our stores, office or warehouse and the energy and passion is undeniable. With hundreds of locations, EB Games and Zing Pop Culture stores are the home of expert advice, service, and iconic gaming and pop culture products.

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📌 Merchandise Planner (Queensland)
🏢 EB Games
📍 Queensland