Build your merchandise planning career with Michael Hill
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Planning and Allocation Assistant
to join our Merchandise Planning team, based at our Australian Support Centre in Brisbane.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is curious, analytical and passionate about retail.
You'll gain hands‐on experience across inventory, allocations, reporting and merchandise planning while building valuable skills for a long‐term career in the retail industry.
What you'll be doing
Working closely with the Planner and wider Merchandise team, you'll support the day‐to‐day planning and allocation needs of the business.
You'll help ensure our inventory is accurate, reporting is reliable and products are effectively allocated across our store network.
In this role, you'll:
Support inventory and allocations across our stores and Distribution Centres
Assist with order management, replenishment and new product ranges
Monitor priority purchase orders and deliveries into stores
Complete regular reporting and analysis
Identify opportunities and recommend appropriate actions
Support assortment and inventory planning through accurate analysis
Complete data checks and audits to maintain a high level of accuracy
Assist with problem‐solving and administrative requirements
Contribute to improvement projects across Planning and Merchandise
Collaborate with the Merchandise team to coordinate weekly priorities
What we're looking for




You may be an experienced retail team member looking to move into merchandise planning, or you may already have some office, administration, inventory or analytical experience.
A background in planning is not essential.
More than anything, we're looking for someone who is eager to learn and ready to take on a new challenge.
You'll bring:
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
A proactive, flexible and positive approach
The ability to manage multiple priorities and follow tasks through
Solid problem‐solving skills and a curious mindset
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs and formulas
An enthusiasm for retail and an interest in merchandise planning
Previous retail or office experience would be beneficial, but it isn't essential.
If you can demonstrate the skills, mindset and drive we're looking for, we encourage you to apply.
What's on offer
An opportunity to begin or grow your career in merchandise planning
Hands‐on experience across planning, allocations and inventory
Exposure to a broad range of merchandise and retail operations
The chance to develop your Excel, reporting and analytical skills
A collaborative role within Michael Hill's Merchandise team
A Support Centre position based in Brisbane
Please note that candidates will be required to complete an Excel and maths assessment as part of the selection process.
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📌 Planning And Allocation Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 Michael Hill
📍 Brisbane