Job Description
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11th September, **** n
We're partnering with a
highly respected Australian retailer
that continues to grow through challenging retail times due to a clear focus on their customer & strategy. This is a business who respects & values the role planning plays in their overall business & profitability.
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experienced, entrepreneurial, commercially astute Senior Merchandise Planner
who wants more than business-as-usual. This is a role for someone who wants to
shape the future of the business, influence growth decisions and be a true commercial partner to Buying and the leadership team.
n If you're an experienced Senior Planner who enjoys balancing
creative brand vision with disciplined financial outcomes
, and you're energised by contributing to a business in growth mode, this is a role worth considering.
The Chance
n This business values the impact strong planners have on performance. You'll work closely with Buyers, Designers and the wider Merchandise team to
drive assortment strategy, profitability and scalable growth
— with the autonomy to make decisions and the support of a leadership team that listens.
n As the business continues to fine tune their business model, this role offers
clear scope to grow, step up and broaden your impact
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n You'll be working in an environment where:
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Planners are respected as
strategic thinkers
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Commercial insight is encouraged and acted upon
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Growth creates opportunity, not complexity without support
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Your Impact Will Include
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Partnering with Buyers and key stakeholders to
drive category performance and long-term strategy
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Building and managing
financial budgets
aligned to business objectives
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Developing
seasonal, post-seasonal and half-year strategic plans
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Owning markdown strategy to
maximise GMROI and minimise clearance risk
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Actively managing
margin mix, stock turn, assortment balance and inventory productivity
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Leading weekly category performance reviews with Buying
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Driving
assortment planning and range optimisation
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Setting replenishment parameters to ensure
healthy core stock levels
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Presenting monthly performance insights to senior leadership
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Managing allocation principles to optimise
stock-to-sales, weeks cover, GMROI and return on space
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Establishing and managing item plans across
imported and local ongoing lines
, optimising flow from DC to store
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What You'll Bring
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Strong experience in
merchandise planning within apparel retail
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A deep understanding of
inventory management and commercial levers
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High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture
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Confident communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functionally
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A proactive, solution-focused mindset
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Comfort working autonomously while thriving in a collaborative team environment
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A genuine desire to
contribute, grow and make a meaningful impact
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Why This Role Stands Out
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nThis is an opportunity to join a business
on the front foot
, where your thinking, insight and decisions will directly shape growth & strategy.n
nIf you're a Senior Planner ready to
step into a role with influence, momentum and future pathways
, we'd love to have a conversation.n
nIf you would like to know more about this opportunity, please send any queries or your CV to;n
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nShelley Buchanann
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📌 Senior Merchandise Planner - Apparel (Victoria)
🏢 Planning Talent
📍 Victoria