MERCHANDISE PLANNER – ONLINE POWERHOUSE
Calling all Mid-level to Senior Merchandise Planners! The one you’ve been waiting for!
If you are fashion obsessed and love nothing more than keeping up to date with the latest trends, then this is the role for you!
As the Merchandise Planner, you will utilise your analytical skills to assess marketing and sales data to effectively estimate future product demands. Planning inventory flow, analysing statistical data and generating forecasting solutions across the product life cycle.
The company culture here is second to none! There is a real focus on people, offering a fun and positive environment where everyone is valued, recognised and rewarded for their efforts!
Excited?! You should be! This is a fantastic opportunity.
Salary is depended on skill set.
Apply now by sending your CV to krystal@whointhezoo.com.au
Please note only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
Job Code: 5174
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Create and maintain forecast models (operational) for multiple time horizons within company OTB monthly targets to maximise return on investment
- Improve and maintain current forecasts to better meet customer needs, organisational goals and meet demand patterns
- Review current and past sales results, range and brand mix, select newness and look for opportunities to increase sales with key account managers
- Work closely with the relevant account manager on all planning aspects of account portfolios including attending range meetings, product mix, model levels, replenishment orders, end of season rotations, stock takes, promotional activities etc.
- Provide input in developing inventory strategies on existing items and product phase-out
- Analyse the previous season sell thru by Brand and apply lessons learnt. Rank SKUs in conjunction with the design team and place orders based on ranking, historical data, budgets
- Report on costings and provide recommendations for business opportunities or risks through planning data and present recommendations
- Ensure stock is delivered on time in line with budget phasing in the most cost effective manner possible and communicated to relevant team members across the company.
- Negotiate desirable costs on ongoing lines with suppliers
- Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process
REQUIREMENTS +
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion, Merchandising, Business or Commerce highly regarded
- Advanced Microsoft office skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, including trend analysis