WHO WE ARE

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. Since opening its doors in Greater Manchester in 1981, JD Group has evolved to over 3,400 stores worldwide, as we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.

Entering the Australian market in 2017, the business has experienced significant growth, now operating 70+ stores across Australia and Current Zealand. With an exciting journey still ahead, we're continuing to elevate how we connect with customers through industry-leading content, innovative creative campaigns, and immersive brand experiences that bring the world's most iconic sport and fashion brands to life.

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude, and a way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. And now, we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Junior Merchandiser to join our Buyer & Merchandising team. You will be working closely with Merchandise, Buying, Distribution Centre and Retail.

Key Responsibilities

- Quarterly review and build-up of plans including budgeting
- Markdown planning for review and sign off
- Provide solutions to any forecast shortfall vs planned sales / profit $
- Monthly update and ownership of WSSI




- Monitor performance vs signed off sale plan and reforecast and provide direction to buyers on cancellations and markdowns based on WSSI plans
- Management of stock on hand with recommendations where necessary
- Identify areas of focus and opportunity for team after weekly trade
- Orderbook approval with AM (risk lines/ cancels etc)
- Communicating and managing cancel requests with Suppliers
- Review of team call ins
- Initiate store to store transfers
- Line forecasting of core styles
- Management of reporting – weekly department reporting / brand requests / store requests
- Store visits and action plans where required
- Negotiate commercial terms and agreements with suppliers, including purchasing, promotional, and supply agreements to secure competitive commercial outcomes and maintain strong supplier relationships. KPIs
- Delivering Sales, Margin and Stock targets
- Pro-Actively communicate to the Merchandising Team
- Seek out opportunities to learn ‘On The Job’
- Compliance to Safety Strategy
- Develop and execute pricing, marketing, promotional, and visual merchandising strategies to maximise sales and profitability.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Merchandise Planning

- Advanced excel, word and PowerPoint skills

- Inventory Management

- Sales & Profit Growth knowledge

- Commercial acumen

- Proven skills with people management and supplier liaison

SALARY

The salary range for this role is between $70,000-80,000 base salary + 12% Superannuation.

Interested?

Apply now and help shape the future of JD Sports ANZ.

📌 Junior Merchandiser (Sydney)
🏢 JD Sports Australia & New Zealand
📍 Sydney