MERCHANDISE PLANNER - RETAIL | MELBOURNE | FULL-TIME | ON-SITE (5 DAYS)
Melbourne | Full-Time | On-Site (5 Days)
2 Opportunities Available
We’ve partnered with a growing retailer to recruit two Merchandise Planners to join their Melbourne head office.
These are fantastic opportunities for planners who thrive in fast-paced retail environments and want to play a key role in driving sales, margin, and stock performance. Whether you’re an established Planner or a strong Junior Planner ready to step up, these roles offer real ownership, visibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
Why You’ll Love It
Two opportunities available within a growing planning team
Melbourne-based role with strong collaboration across the business
High-impact role influencing product, stock, and trading decisions
Work closely with Buying and senior stakeholders
Join a fast-paced business with strong momentum and growth plans
Clear opportunity for career progression and development
The Role
As a Merchandise Planner, you’ll be responsible for building and managing category plans that maximise sales, optimise inventory, and protect margin.
You’ll partner closely with Buying to ensure ranges are commercially balanced and supported by strong forecasting and inventory strategies. This role requires strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, and confidence in turning data into actionable trading 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: 1636750
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Develop and manage merchandise plans across key product categories
- Forecast demand and manage inventory to achieve sales and margin targets
- Monitor trading performance and identify risks and opportunities
- Manage OTB, intake planning, and stock flow across the business
- Drive replenishment, markdown, and promotional strategies
- Deliver weekly and monthly trade reporting with actionable insights
- Partner closely with Buying to support range planning and category strategy
- Analyse customer trends and historical performance to improve future planning decisions
REQUIREMENTS +
- Previous experience in merchandise planning or allocation within retail
- Strong understanding of forecasting, stock management, and retail financials
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
- Commercial mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
- Strong communication skills with confidence influencing stakeholders