Merchandise Planner | Retail & eCommerce
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Merchandise Planner to join a growing retail business with a strong presence across stores, eCommerce, and global marketplaces.
This is a highly dynamic role where you’ll support the Merchandise Manager across multiple channels — from retail stores to international platforms — giving you broad exposure and real commercial impact.
Why You’ll Love It
Multi-channel role across retail, eCommerce, and marketplaces
Exposure to international markets including US & Australia
Work closely with senior stakeholders and influence trading decisions
Broad, hands-on role with strong career development opportunities
Fast-paced environment with real ownership and impact
The Role
As Merchandise Planner, you’ll support the end-to-end planning function across retail stores, online channels, and key wholesale partnerships. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring stock is optimised, trading is supported, and performance opportunities are maximised.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety — balancing reporting, allocations, and stock planning across different channels and business models.
Interested? Email your CV to seirian@whointhezoo.com.au or apply via the link for a confidential discussion in the new year.
*Only suitable candidates will be contacted in relation to their application.
Hiring Consultant: Seirian
Job Code: 1497985
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Support the Merchandise Manager across planning, reporting, and trading activities
- Deliver weekly reporting with insights on sales, stock, and performance
- Execute bi-monthly allocations to retail stores to optimise stock flow
- Coordinate promotional calendars to support trading outcomes
- Manage stock flow ensuring availability aligns with demand
- Support planning across a vendor-managed wholesale model across multiple doors
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth execution
REQUIREMENTS +
- Experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or merchandise admin
- Strong analytical skills with confidence working with sales and stock data
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple channels and priorities
- Good understanding of retail and eCommerce environments
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and commercially minded