We are embarking on a significant transformation across our Merchandise team and are expanding our team as we invest for growth.
This is a unique chance to join Bapcor at a pivotal time — to help build a high-performing team, influence how we operate, and deliver meaningful commercial outcomes.
About the role
The Merchandise Planning Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic merchandise planning across Burson and Precision sites, working in close partnership with Supply Chain to optimise inventory management. The role leverages sales data and market insights to inform purchasing decisions, maintain appropriate stock levels, and drive overall profitability.
In addition to strategic planning, this position plays a key role in team leadership, supporting performance and growth through mentoring, coaching, and capability development.
What you’ll do
- Lead the development and execution of merchandise planning and demand forecasting across Trade
- Build and maintain forecasting models using sales data, market insights and statistical methods
- Partner with Merchandise, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to align forecasts, inventory and promotional activity
- Ensure optimal inventory levels, balancing availability, working capital and risk (under/overstocking)
- Identify and resolve supply and demand gaps, driving improved planning outcomes
- Establish and embed a Trade Demand Planning capability, including governance and KPI tracking
- Provide clear reporting and insights on forecast accuracy, inventory performance and trends
- Translate data into actionable insights to support commercial decision-making
- Maintain high standards of inventory data quality and drive continuous improvement in processes and systems
- Contribute to system enhancements and capability uplift across planning and inventory tool