Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Merchandise Planner to join Hype DC and take the lead on merchandise planning across our multi-brand footwear portfolio in Australia and Current Zealand.
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You'll be responsible for driving sales, margin, stock and inventory outcomes, working closely with Buying, Retail Operations, Marketing, Digital and our brand partners to turn trade performance into commercial action.
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You'll also lead and develop a Merchandise Planner and Allocator, while supporting the Planning Manager across the broader Hype DC portfolio.
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What you'll get stuck into:
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Leading sales, margin, stock and intake forecasting and reforecasting
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Reviewing weekly trade performance and turning insights into clear actions
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Guiding allocation and replenishment strategies to maximise availability and sell-through
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Building tactical trade plans to improve underperforming areas
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Planning for key trade events across sales, stock, promotions and allocations
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Managing monthly forecast reviews and identifying risks and opportunities
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Leading brand and post-season reviews to inform future ranges,



purchases and store grading
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Supporting annual sales, margin, intake and stock budgets
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Coaching and developing a Merchandise Planner and Allocator
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What we're looking for:
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5+ years' merchandise planning experience in a fast-paced retail environment, ideally footwear
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Strong experience across MSSI/WSSI, Open-to-Buy, forecasting, markdown management and stock governance
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into clear commercial recommendations
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Experience leading, mentoring or developing team members
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Confident stakeholder management and presentation skills
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Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Lookups, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables
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Experience with merchandise financial planning systems such as FSR
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Experience across assortment planning, width vs depth analysis and price architecture is advantageous
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Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail
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A genuine interest in using AI to find smarter ways of working
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📌 Senior Merchandise Planner - Hype Dc (Victoria)
🏢 Accen
📍 Victoria