Plan the product. Drive the performance.

Kidman Apparel Group is looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our team and play a key role in planning our product ranges, managing inventory and driving commercial performance.
Working closely with Product Development, Buying, Design, E-commerce, Logistics, Finance and Sales, you will help ensure we have the right product, in the right quantities, at the right time.

You will be responsible for:
• Developing and managing merchandise plans, forecasts and product projections.
• Managing open-to-buy budgets and weekly sales, stock and intake planning.
• Planning product assortments and inventory across our sales channels.
• Analysing sales, stock levels and market trends to identify opportunities and manage risks.
• Reviewing sales performance and adjusting forecasts throughout the season.
• Managing inventory flow, replenishment and stock movements.
• Preparing weekly, monthly and seasonal reports and providing commercial insights.
• Working with internal teams to support product, range and purchasing decisions.

You will bring:
• Previous experience in merchandise planning, inventory planning, retail planning or a similar role, preferably within apparel.
• Experience with Apparel 21 and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.




• The ability to develop merchandise plans, open-to-buy budgets and demand forecasts using Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen, with the ability to turn data into practical business decisions.
• Sound technical garment knowledge and an understanding of apparel product and range planning.
• Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills.
• Exceptional presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, marketing or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Kidman Apparel Group
This is an chance to take ownership of a key commercial function and have a direct influence on product, inventory and business performance.
If you are an experienced Merchandise Planner looking for a role where your analysis and planning can make a real difference, we would like to hear from you.

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📌 Strategic Apparel Merchandise Planner (Melbourne)
🏢 S. Kidman Clothing
📍 Melbourne