Job Description
Are you an experienced Planner looking to take ownership of a high-volume apparel category within one of Australia's largest retail networks?
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We are seeking a commercially minded Merchandise Planner to join a household-name retail brand. Partnering closely with Buyers and Designers, you will own the end-to-end merchandise financial planning, range frameworks, and in-season trading strategies to optimize stock, drive sales, and maximize gross margin across a large-scale store footprint.
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Key Responsibilities
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Financial & Range Planning: Build top-down and bottom-up financial plans, setting Open-to-Buy (OTB), sales, margin, and intake targets.
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Option Frameworks: Establish balanced option plans and depth ratios to guide Buyers in range creation and buy sign-offs.
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In-Season Trading: Monitor weekly sales, manage stock flow, execute strategic markdowns, and re-forecast demand to optimize inventory metrics.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Buyers, Design,



and Supply Chain teams to maintain critical path schedules from concept to shelf.
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Performance Analysis: Conduct post-season reviews and track KPI performance to continuously refine future category strategies.
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What We're Looking For
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3+ years of experience as a Merchandise Planner or Category Planner, ideally within a high-volume retail or fast-paced apparel environment.
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Proven track record managing a sizeable SKU/option desk and executing end-to-end OTB management.
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Strong numerical & analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in merchandise planning systems and data modeling.
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A proactive, team-oriented mindset with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to challenge commercial decisions constructively.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 Merchandise Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Randstad
📍 New South Wales