Buying, Planning & Business Analyst jobs
Buying and planning are two of the most commercially critical functions within any fashion business. Together, they determine what products are developed, how they are ranged, and how inventory is invested to maximise sales and margin. Fashion buying and planning jobs in Australia are highly competitive, and Who in the Zoo has built one of the strongest talent networks in the industry across both disciplines.
We recruit across the full buying and planning function within fashion, retail and wholesale businesses. Roles we regularly place include Head of Buying, Buying Manager, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Junior Buyer, Merchandise Planner, Range Planner, Allocator, Planning Manager, Senior Planner and Head of Planning. We work across womenswear, menswear, accessories, footwear, kidswear and lifestyle categories.
For employers, securing buying and planning professionals who combine strong commercial instincts with analytical capability is essential. Buyers must understand product, brand positioning and consumer demand, while planners translate data and forecasting into profitable inventory strategies. Our pre-qualified candidate network includes experienced professionals across both disciplines who can drive range success, margin performance and stock optimisation.
For buying and planning professionals, we offer access to some of Australia’s most exciting opportunities across leading fashion retailers, global brands and emerging labels. Many of our clients partner with us exclusively, giving our candidates access to roles that never reach public job boards.
If you are a fashion business looking to strengthen your buying or planning team, or a professional ready for your next career move, Who in the Zoo is Australia’s specialist recruiter for buying and planning talent. Connect with our team today.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a fast-growing fashion business with strong momentum and ambitious growth plans.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of product strategy, lead range development, and drive commercial performance across key categories. You’ll be joining a business that values innovation, speed, and strong product instincts — with the flexibility to work in a hybrid environment.
Visa sponsorship is available, making this a fantastic opportunity for international talent looking to take the next step in their career.
An amazing opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Merchandiser / Buyer to join a high-growth activewear brand based in Queensland that’s redefining performance and lifestyle apparel.
This is a key role within a business that’s scaling rapidly — with a strong community focus and a clear brand identity. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping product ranges that resonate with customers, perform commercially, and support the next phase of growth.
An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Senior Merchandise Planner to join a fast-growing fashion business. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment where data, product strategy, and commercial decision-making drive real results.
You’ll work closely with the buying and creative teams to shape product direction, ensuring collections are both commercially successful and supported by strong inventory planning across the business.
We’re looking for a highly organised and commercially minded Merchandise Allocator to join a growing retail merchandising team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time, helping maximise sales and minimise markdown risk.
Working closely with the Planning team, you’ll support the execution of seasonal strategies by analysing sales trends, managing stock flow, and supporting allocation decisions across stores and online channels.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Menswear Merchandiser to join a well-established apparel business operating in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
This is a traditional merchandise role focused on coordinating production, managing supplier relationships, and owning the product lifecycle from tech pack through to warehouse delivery. Design is handled by a dedicated team, your role is to be the commercial and operational backbone that ensures product is executed correctly, on time, and on budget.
An exciting opportunity has become available to join a rapidly growing, fashion-forward eCommerce business based in Sydney. Known for its trend-led collections, speed to market, and strong digital presence, this is a standout role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a brand on an exciting growth journey.
Our client is a global, trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle leader with high-growth categories across Women’s, Men’s, Kids and Beauty. Built in Los Angeles and scaled through a disruptive, social-commerce and digital-first strategy, they deliver affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive product to a massive worldwide customer base.
With tens of millions of followers and a fast-moving product engine, this is a high-impact opportunity to join a business where speed, product instinct, and commercial decision-making directly shape what customers buy next.
Our client is seeking a Director of Buying with hands-on experience in Buying and Product Development. This pivotal role involves developing and executing strategies to shape the merchandising direction for the assigned division. Based in the heart of Los Angeles, their state-of-the-art headquarters offer full visa sponsorship and relocation support, providing an exceptional opportunity to gain international experience with a global fashion powerhouse.
Our client is seeking Australian Merchandise Planners (Fashion/E-commerce) at all levels to join their team! Based in the heart of Los Angeles, their state-of-the-art headquarters offer full visa sponsorship and relocation support, providing an exceptional opportunity to gain international experience with a global fashion powerhouse.
Our client is seeking experienced Fashion Buyers across all levels based in Australia who are open to an incredible opportunity to relocate to Los Angeles, California. Our client is a globally recognized, trend-driven apparel and lifestyle brand with a state-of-the-art headquarters, and they are looking to expand their talented team with top-tier buyers.