Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Merchandiser to join the Michael Kors ANZ team on a 6-month maximum-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving sales, profitability, and inventory performance across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) within a globally recognised luxury fashion brand.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Merchandise Manager, you will be responsible for executing buying/inventory and control/training in order to maximize sales and maintain a healthy inventory level in Michael Kors stores in ANZ.

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As Merchandiser, you will partner closely with local, regional and global stakeholders to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.

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Key Responsibilities

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Inventory Management

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- Seasonal buying, including floor sets, story board, color flow, training etc.
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- Product lifecycle and markdown risk (such as core/carryover items vs. fashion newness)
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- Sales performance by store, down to the SKU level
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- Optimal inventory levels by store according to store type, sales performance and store capacity
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- Anticipate peak / slow shopping periods and holidays
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- Anticipate future product (such as reserving and rebalancing) according to store opening plan
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Merchandise Planning & Buying

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- Prioritize key stores and understand product substitutes in limited stock situations
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- Prepare allocation for recent store openings
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- Prepare merchandising communications for stores, in line with seasonal launch periods
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- Research and compile competitor activity
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- Partner with other team members and functions as needed
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Stakeholder Collaboration

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- Partner with logistics to ensure timely execution of allocation / replenishment
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- Communicate with Area Managers and Store Managers on store requests and needs; enforce efficient transfers / returns from stores
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- Understand product needs by store and substitutes in limited stock situations
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- Partner with marketing to support special marketing requests (e.g. store events)
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- Partner with Visual Merchandiser and Operations Executive on store capacity minimums and maximums
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will bring:

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- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
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- 2-3 years' experience in merchandise within luxury or premium fashion retail.
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- Extremely sensitive to fashion trend; strong data analysis and Excel skills
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- Solid organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and willingness to thrive in a quick-paced retail environment.
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- Professional, collaborative and hands-on approach to work.
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- Fluent in English
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Why Join Michael Kors?

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This is an opportunity to join one of the world's most recognised luxury fashion brands and work alongside a passionate and collaborative team. You'll gain exposure to regional and global stakeholders, contribute to key commercial decisions, and play an important role in driving business performance across the ANZ market.

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If you're an analytical retailer who enjoys balancing commercial strategy with operational execution, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Merchandiser (New South Wales)
🏢 Michael Kors
📍 New South Wales