SENIOR MERCHANDISE PLANNER
The one you’ve been waiting for! My client is currently one of the markets front runners! Functioning domestically and globally across ecommerce, wholesale and retail!
This senior role will see you report into the CFO and your purpose will be to dynamically manage and commercially balance Planning metrics. Financial background a must!
Excited?! You should be! This is a fantastic opportunity.
Salary is depended on skill set.
Apply now by sending your CV to leah@whointhezoo.com.au
Please note only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
Job Code: 5219
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Performance analysis against Budget, Replan and LFL growth targets
- Identify opportunities and risks, engage cross functionally, make recommendations to maximize or mitigate
- Develop and maintain Merchandise plans to provide a framework for informed business decisions
- Provide dynamic OTB targets in line with trade and forecast
- Attend and contribute in Weekly Trade and relevant brand meetings
- Monitor margin, provide parameters and feedback to Design and Production teams, to ensure GP% is achieved
- Strategically plan both permanent and promo markdowns to achieve GP targets; monitor and report actual against targets
- Prepare markdowns
- Review markdown with teams, and reflect in Merch Plans
- Complete post season/quarter reviews per Brand specific guidelines.
- Develop Dept/Cat financial strategy for next season working with Buying, and aligned to Brand strategy
- Build a balanced option plan to deliver merchandise strategy
- Quantify orders (incl size analysis, reaction to trade etc)
- Ensure option and buying plans are within approved OTB
REQUIREMENTS +
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Retail Planning role
- In depth knowledge of Retail and Supply Chain environments
- Experience with planning software or WSSI’s
- Tertiary qualification with an emphasis in Retail, Business, or Finance
- Experience with TM1
- Ability to communicate and influence at all levels in the business; proven teamwork and collaboration skills
- Good organisational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines and self-manage
- Aptitude for numbers and an outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to understand and use technology and systems, including strong Excel skills
- Strategic thinking, commercial acumen, trading ability and a sense of ownership
- Demonstrate a proven ability to affect and manage change for the benefit of the business