MERCHANDISE PLANNER | APPAREL
Full-Time | Sydney
We've partnered with a growing retailer to recruit an experienced Planner to join their commercial team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Planner who enjoys taking ownership, influencing trading decisions, and working closely with Buying to drive category performance. You'll play a key role in shaping inventory strategy, forecasting demand, and ensuring the right product is available at the right time to maximise sales and profitability.
If you're looking to join a business where you can make an impact, take ownership of your categories, and continue to develop your career, this could be the perfect next step.
Why You'll Love It
Competitive salary package
Own your categories and influence key trading decisions
Work closely with Buying and senior stakeholders
Join a growing business with exciting plans ahead
Opportunity to drive strategy, not just reporting
Strong career progression and development opportunities
The Role
As a Merchandise Planner, you'll be responsible for forecasting demand, managing inventory, and delivering insights that drive commercial performance. You'll partner closely with Buying to ensure ranges are balanced, stock is optimised, and financial targets are achieved.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, and the confidence to challenge and influence business decisions.
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 Puw
Job Code: 1628599
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Develop and manage category plans to deliver sales, margin, and inventory targets
- Build forecasts and manage OTB to support business objectives
- Analyse sales, stock, and trading performance to identify risks and opportunities
- Partner with Buying on range planning, assortment decisions, and seasonal strategies
- Drive replenishment, markdown, and inventory optimisation initiatives
- Produce regular reporting and actionable commercial insights
- Monitor market trends and customer demand to inform planning decisions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful product launches and trading outcomes
REQUIREMENTS +
- Previous planning experience within an apparel retail environment - minimum 2 years end to end planning
- Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory management, and retail financials
- Experience managing OTB and trading categories
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
- Commercial mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment