Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner who can take ownership of planning and trading across multiple categories within a fast-paced multi-store retail environment.

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Based in Geelong, we're a family-owned business with over 100 retail stores and counting, located throughout Australia. Whilst we continue to grow, Kaisercraft have a strong focus on ensuring the Kaisercraft values are carried all the way from our Head office through to our Retail Stores. To be successful in this fun & hardworking environment, you will show Mutual Respect, Humility and Integrity and will have a growth mindset to continue to build our much-loved brand.

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About the role:

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This role will suit someone with solid planning experience who enjoys working closely with Buying teams to drive commercial outcomes through data-driven planning, forecasting and stock management.

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You'll play a key role in ensuring the right stock is available at the right time across our store network, while identifying opportunities to improve stock flow, trading performance and planning processes.

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This role sits at the centre of the commercial team and works closely with Buying, Product, Supply Chain, Marketing and Retail Operations.

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Please note the role will be required onsite in Geelong full time.

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This role is available on either a part-time or full-time basis and will be offered as a six-month contract.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Own merchandise planning and in-season trading across assigned product categories
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- Build and manage sales forecasts, inventory plans and stock flow strategies
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- Analyse sales trends, inventory performance and demand signals to drive planning decisions
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- Partner closely with Buying teams to build commercially balanced assortments
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- Identify trading risks and opportunities early and implement actions to maximise sales and margin
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- Manage stock levels across the store network to ensure strong availability and sell-through
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- Support promotional and campaign planning through data-led insights
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- Deliver clear reporting and performance insights to stakeholders across the business
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- Conduct post-season reviews to drive continuous improvement in planning decisions
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- Contribute to improving planning processes, tools and reporting frameworks as the business scales
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About You:

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Able to commence immediately

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3+ years' experience in merchandise planning, demand planning or retail inventory planning

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Strong experience planning within a multi-store retail environment

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Highly analytical with advanced Excel capability

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Proven experience managing categories or large product ranges

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Strong commercial judgement and ability to translate data into transparent actions

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Comfortable collaborating with Buying teams and cross-functional stakeholders

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Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

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A proactive mindset with a focus on improving systems, processes and outcomes

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What We Offer:

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- Own planning outcomes across real categories in a growing national retail business
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- Work closely with experienced Buying and Product teams
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- Be part of a business focused on improving systems, planning capability and commercial performance
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- Join a collaborative team that values initiative, accountability and ideas
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