Job Description
We're looking for a commercially driven Planner to lead forecasting, inventory planning and trading performance across a dynamic retail portfolio.
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Partnering closely with Buyers and key stakeholders, you'll use data-driven insights to optimise stock investment, maximise sales opportunities and ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.
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Planning & Forecasting
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Develop and manage sales, inventory and Open to Buy (OTB) plans to support business growth and profitability.
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Forecast and Trend sales performance and identify opportunities, risks and emerging trends.
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Partner with Buying team to align inventory investment with trading objectives and customer demand.
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Inventory & Stock Management
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Take ownership of inventory performance across your categories, ensuring the right stock is in the right stores at the right time.
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Drive allocation strategies to optimise stock levels and maximise sales.
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Identify opportunities relating to overstock, understock and markdown activity.
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Commercial Analysis
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Analyse sales and inventory performance to deliver actionable, data-driven recommendations.
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Monitor key metrics including sales, stock turn, gross profit and ROI.
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Support trading decisions through meaningful partnering and commercial insights.
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Purchase Orders & Supply Chain
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Ensure purchase orders and OTB commitments are accurately managed across product, location and timing hierarchies.
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Monitor On Order progress and work closely with Buying on opportunities and risks
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Maintain visibility and control of inventory flow across the business.
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What You'll Bring:
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Experience in Merchandise Planning, Retail Planning or a similar commercial planning role.
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Experience in team development and leadership.
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Strong forecasting, inventory management and analytical capabilities.
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A commercially minded approach with the ability to influence decisions through data and insights.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Experience within apparel, fashion or specialty retail is highly regarded.
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Why Join Us?
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Make a genuine impact on business performance.
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Work alongside passionate and experienced retail professionals.
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Be part of a quick-paced, collaborative and growing business.
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Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.

📌 Merchandise Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 TK Maxx Australia
📍 New South Wales