Job Description

About the role

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Sharp & Carter is partnering with a leading Australian retail business to appoint an experienced Merchandise Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a merchandise team where you will play a critical role in driving sales, profitability, inventory productivity and business performance across a range of product categories.

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Working closely with Buying, Supply Chain and senior stakeholders, you will utilise commercial insights, forecasting and inventory management expertise to influence key business decisions and optimise category performance.

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Key Responsibilities

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Reporting to the Senior Planning Manager, your responsibilities will include:

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- Developing and maintaining merchandise financial plans, forecasts and budgets.
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- Analysing sales, profit, stock and inventory performance to achieve commercial targets.
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- Managing seasonal buy plans and determining optimal buy quantities.
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- Providing commercial analysis and recommendations to support buying decisions.
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- Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring stock is allocated effectively across the store network.
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- Conducting post-season reviews and identifying opportunities to improve future performance.
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- Managing markdown strategies, replenishment activities and aged stock performance.
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- Delivering insightful reporting and presentations to support strategic decision-making.
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- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Buying, Retail Operations, Distribution and Logistics.
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- Supporting and mentoring team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
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About you:

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- A minimum of 3 years' experience within Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management or a related retail planning function.
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- Previous experience within retail, fashion, apparel, footwear or a similar consumer-driven environment.
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- Robust commercial acumen and a highly analytical mindset.
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- Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities, with the ability to transform data into actionable insights.
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- Demonstrated experience in forecasting, budgeting and inventory optimisation.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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- A proactive and collaborative approach with the confidence to challenge, influence and drive outcomes.
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What's on Offer?

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- Opportunity to join a well-established retail organisation.
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- Broad exposure across planning, inventory and commercial decision-making.
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- Career development opportunities within the merchandise function.
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- Competitive salary package and employee benefits.
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📌 Merchandise Planner - Part Time (Victoria)
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 Victoria