Merchandise Planner | Footwear Retail

Turn trading insights into commercial results with an established footwear retailer

- Own forecasting, assortment and inventory planning across multiple channels.
- Influence seasonal buys, promotional strategy and in-season trading.
- Partner closely with Buying, Product, Marketing and Retail teams.

The opportunity:

JIVARO is partnering with an established footwear retailer to recruit a commercially minded Merchandise Planner.

Reporting to the Planning Manager / Head of Planning, you’ll develop and execute plans that drive sales, protect margin and optimise inventory. From shaping seasonal assortments to responding to weekly trade, your insights will directly influence product decisions and stock performance.

This is an prospect for a confident Planner who enjoys category ownership, working closely with stakeholders and translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.

What you’ll be doing

- Develop sales forecasts, budgets and seasonal plans using historical performance, market trends and business targets.
- Own and maintain key planning tools, including WSSI, top-seller reports and allocation plans.
- Analyse sales, gross profit, stock turn and sell-through, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending actions.
- Partner with Buying and Product teams to shape assortments across stores, seasons and regions, balancing core lines, seasonal products and promotional priorities.
- Inform seasonal buys through clear analysis of sales targets,



trends and inventory requirements.
- Manage stock levels to improve availability, minimise excess inventory and reduce stockouts.
- Work with Brand and Marketing teams on promotional and markdown planning, reviewing results and recommending adjustments.
- Develop allocation and replenishment strategies using sales performance, size splits and store requirements.
- Provide clear direction to the Allocator on stock priorities and product performance.
- Present trading insights and recommendations in key business meetings.

What you’ll bring:

You’re analytical, commercially aware and confident making decisions in a fast-paced retail environment. You understand how product, stock and customer demand connect and know how to turn that understanding into better trading outcomes.

You’ll have:

- Two or more years’ experience in a Merchandise Planner role, ideally within fashion, apparel or footwear.
- Advanced Excel skills and a strong working knowledge of AP21.
- Experience in forecasting, seasonal planning, inventory management and performance analysis.
- A solid understanding of sales, margin, stock turn, sell-through and forecast accuracy.
- The ability to analyse data across multiple sources and communicate clear recommendations.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work autonomously.

Ready for your next planning opportunity?

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Faith Hawkins at JIVARO.

📌 Merchandise Planner (Sydney)
🏢 Jivaro
📍 Sydney