Job Description
17th August, **** n
Merchandise Planner Be Part of a Fashion Brand's Next Chapter
n Some roles ask you to maintain what already exists. This one asks you to help build what comes next.
n We're partnering with a fashion brand in the middle of genuine reinvention - rethinking its strategy, reshaping its range and actively exploring new avenues for growth. It's a rare moment in a brand's life, and they're looking for a Merchandise Planner who wants to be part of shaping it, not just watching it happen.
n If you're energised by change, curious about the "why" behind the numbers, and ready to learn from planning leaders who've done this before, this is worth a conversation.
The Opportunity:
n You'll join a business that's on the front foot - questioning old assumptions, testing new ideas, and genuinely open to doing things differently. As part of the planning team, you'll play a hands-on role in shaping range strategy and commercial decisions during a period where those decisions actually matter and are felt across the business.
n You won't be planning in isolation. You'll work closely with senior planning professionals who are invested in developing your thinking, not just reviewing your numbers - the kind of environment where questions are welcomed and mentorship is real, not just a line in a job ad.
What sets this apart:
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A business in genuine transformation, not just talking about change but acting on it
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Direct exposure to senior planning leadership and the strategic thinking behind major business decisions
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The chance to influence range and assortment strategy during a pivotal growth phase
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Real room to develop - technically,



commercially and as a future planning leader
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What You'll Do:
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Build and manage financial and range plans that support the brand's evolving strategy
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Partner with Buying and Design to shape assortments that reflect where the brand is headed, not just where it's been
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Manage OTB, stock flow, markdown and margin to deliver commercial outcomes
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Bring an analytical, curious lens to trade - spotting opportunities and risks early
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Contribute to the bigger strategic conversations happening across the business as it explores current growth opportunities
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Learn directly from senior planners and leadership, building the skills and commercial judgement to grow your own career
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What You'll Bring:
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Experience in merchandise planning within apparel or fashion retail
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A genuine curiosity and appetite for learning - comfortable asking questions and stretching into new territory
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Solid commercial and analytical skills, with the judgement to know when to trust the data and when to look deeper
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Confidence to contribute ideas in a business that's actively looking for fresh thinking
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Adaptability and resilience - this is a business in motion, not standing still
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A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships across Buying, Design and Leadership
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nJoining a brand through change means getting a seat at the table while the big decisions are still being made - not after the fact. It's a genuine opportunity to grow faster than you would in a business that isn't changing, surrounded by people who want to help you do it.n
If you'd like to know more, please send any queries or your CV to:
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nShelley Buchanan n

📌 Merchandise Planner (Victoria)
🏢 Planning Talent
📍 Victoria