Overview
This position will be a temporary, fixed-term 6-month position supporting our Merchandising Team in our Head Office.
The Retail Planner will lead the Merchandising team in the setup and implementation of Supply Chain and Replenishment projects, and provide Planning and Analysis support during key Merchandising moments.
This role will work closely with the Senior Logistics Manager and Warehouse Manager to ensure the product offer in each retail location is optimal and effective at all times.
Main activities
Set Up and Implementation of Supply Chain Projects
Lead role in managing the setup and implementation of the Local Distribution Center and Replenishment projects within the Merchandising function
Establish processes, systems and protocols required to integrate effective merchandise flow throughout the supply chain
Act as the key liaison from within the Merchandising team on supply chain management, coordinating with Retail Operations, BOH/Store Admin, Logistics, Inventory, IT, Central Supply, and Regional/Group Merchandising
Build and maintain effective relationships with all retail locations and teams to achieve optimal inventory levels and support overall business objectives
Stock Management, Reorders and Replenishment
Establish and evolve the replenishment strategy and manage automated Min/Max and manual allocation systems
Analyze performance and forecast stock needs for permanent stocks (PSI) and reorderable lines, and manage the reordering process
Involved in quota, push offer and replenishment management for Leather Goods
Oversee holistic stock optimization, including transfers, deliveries and aged stock tracking
Planning and analysis support at key Merchandising moments
Provide planning and analysis support during key periods – PSI, OTB and Pricing cycles
Calculate and communicate the Incentive and Commissions program
Metier Management Support




Support including but not limited to performance analysis, forecasting, and reordering of métiers as directed
Performance criteria
Achieve the targets set during the annual appraisal / review
Achieve optimized stock efficiency for the subsidiary
Contribute to the overall development of the Hermes House
Candidate Profile
Analytical mind, highly numeric and financially oriented.
Tertiary qualifications in Finance or Mathematics are preferred
Experience as an Assistant/Junior Planner or similar, with involvement in allocations, core lines planning, deliveries tracking, order portfolio maintenance and merchandise reporting
Efficient, detail-oriented, and able to work autonomously
Excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with internal and external parties
Ability to collaborate with others within the Merchandise Team and other departments
Technologically savvy with strong Excel skills and the ability to adapt to various retail, replenishment, logistics and data reporting systems
Team player who can work autonomously with effective time management
Responsible, reliable, self-motivated and able to take initiative
Eligibility
To be an eligible candidate for this position, full working rights within Australia are required.
Our Commitment
Hermès Australia is committed to diversity, inclusion and family within our workforce.
We strive to create a diverse team of talented individuals with different backgrounds and worldviews, and we support personal and skilled success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness.
Hermès is an equal opportunity workplace.
Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer, and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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📌 Retail Planner, Fixed Term Contract, Head Office (New South Wales)
🏢 Hermès Paris
📍 New South Wales