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Mid-Senior Merchandise PlannerRole Status: Full-time (also open to part-time, 4 days per week)Level: Mid-SeniorDirect Reports: PlannerAbout the RoleThis is a key planning role where creativity meets commercial insight. Youll work closely with our Buying, eCommerce, and Finance teams to optimise product performance, maximise profitability, and ensure our customers find what they love when they want it.Were looking for someone with a strong background in merchandise planning within womens fashion and ecommerce, who thrives in a fast-paced, digitally led retail environment. Someone who can help us turn data into decisions and drive our product strategy forward.To thrive in this role and genuinely love the environment you work in, the perfect candidate will be someone whos solutions-focused, self-motivated, and determined to drive results someone who thrives on collaboration and is always willing to share knowledge and insights to lift the performance of the whole team.What Youll Do:Develop, manage and execute merchandise plans to deliver sales, margin, and inventory targets.Partner with Buying to build a strategic seasonal range based on data-driven insights.Extract and interpret historical data to forecast demand, future sales trends, adapting forecasts based on changing market conditions and sales performance.Track sales performance, highlighting trends and opportunities in real-time.Develop promotional and markdown strategies to drive revenue, enhance margin, and reduce excess inventory.Partner with the CFO to align financial goals with business strategies and buying plans.Provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to the planning team to foster professional development and drive continuous improvement.Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and data-driven decision-making within the team and mentor our existing Planner to build a pipeline of high-performing talent.Monitor inventory flow and ensure optimal stock levels across online channels.Provide ongoing analysis and reporting to influence trading decisions and markdown strategies.Drive OTB planning and WSSI management, ensuring alignment with financial goals.Identify risks and opportunities, propose solutions, and take proactive action to drive results.Stay informed about competitor activities, industry trends, and retail best practices to ensure strategic adjustments for maintaining competitiveness and to capitalise on emerging opportunities.Leverage planning systems, software and AI to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.What Youll Bring:5+ years experience at a planner level role, ideally within fashion and ecommerceStrong understanding of sales, margin, stock, and demand planningExperienced in high-volumes of data - 3000+ SKUs and weekly cyclesAdvanced Excel skills and familiarity with planning systemsAnalytical mindset with a flair for turning numbers into strategyStrong commercial acumen and understanding of customer buying behaviourExcellent communication skills and a collaborative spiritHighly organised, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environmentPrevious experience in fashion retail or ecommerceSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionMarketing and SalesIndustriesRetailReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at St Frock by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Senior Merchandise Planner roles.Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoMerchandise Planner - parental leave coverBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$120,000.00-A$160,000.00 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$110,000.00-A$120,000.00 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$160,000.00-A$180,000.00 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$140,000.00-A$160,000.00 3 weeks agoNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr