Job no: 944235Work type: Permanent / Full timeLocation: Support Office - Docklands Join Myers Planning Leadership team as the Head of Planning Hardgoods and be accountable for leading the merchandise planning function to optimise sales, gross profit, and inventory productivity across aligned categories. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership on forecasting, opentobuy management, allocation, replenishment, and inventory investment decisions, ensuring alignment with company strategy and growth objectives. About the Role Define and execute the merchandise planning strategy to align with company vision and growth targets. Partner with Merchandise, Finance, Supply Chain, and Stores to deliver sales, profit, and inventory KPIs. Lead longterm planning processes, including 3year plans and seasonal strategies. Oversee aligned planning functions including financial planning, range planning, demand forecasting, allocation, and replenishment. Support and lead the opentobuy process, ensuring alignment to sales forecasts, margin goals, and working capital requirements with the MPMs. Optimise inventory flow from suppliers to distribution centres and stores, improving availability while minimising markdowns and aged stock. Establish and monitor key planning metrics such as sellthrough, forecast accuracy, stock turns, and availability. Build strong partnerships with Inventory Managers and teams to deliver bestinclass inventory and availability benchmarks. Create a highperformance culture through clear KPIs, coaching, mentoring, training, and development opportunities. Lead and influence sound stock management practices. Influence stock management practices across Planning, Buying, Support, and Store teams, as well as senior executives. About You At least 5 years experience in a senior planning role or retail equivalent. 35 years people leadership experience, including leading leaders. Proven track record of delivering sales, profit, and inventory KPIs. Strong retail, financial, and business acumen with excellent analytical skills. Strong ability to influence at an executive level. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a mediumsized team. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships. Proficiency in planning systems and technology. Bachelors degree/diploma in Fashion Merchandise Management, Commerce, Marketing, Retail Management, Business, or Economics (preferred but not essential). Benefit to you Generous Team Member discounts on all Myer products. Work flexibly from home and our Support Office based in Docklands. A supportive leadership team. Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave available. Service Recognition and Inspirational People Awards. Ongoing training and development for your career progression. The opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the Myer growth strategy. Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration. Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve. Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable. Welcome Home! Myer is a place for finding lifelong friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, youre encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being right at home. Here, youre not only an employee. Youre a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, were all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience lifes special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be. Wherever you are and wherever youre going, well meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, were fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands. Welcome Home! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Head of Planning