Merchandise Planner - Docklands, Australia - Myer

Myer

Verified Company

Docklands, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job no: 940840

Work type:
Limited Tenure

Location:
Support Office - Docklands

**From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide

Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work.**
Myer is a place for finding lifelong friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you're 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"

As the
Merchandise Planner (known as an Analysis & Planning Manager in our organisation) for our National Brand Childrenswear category, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a compelling and profitable customer offer that drives the Myer Merchandise strategy.

In addition, you will analyse business trends and performance to optimise inventory and sales profit outcomes.

You will support the Senior Analysis Planning Manager and Planning team, as well as being accountable for the end to end management, including financial performance.

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Fixed term, 12 month contract opportunity:

Hybrid working model, partly working remotely as well as our support office
An exciting opportunity to further develop your career within the Planning stream
Lead and manage an exciting and dynamic portfolio that's across Boys and Girlswear

About the Role:

Coordinate and present the MMR at an executive level providing leadership and guidance to teams
Planning and analysis including; inseason and post season on supplier delivery performance and stock health; and in season reporting and analysis for the business on service levels
Provide accurate forecasting on key financial metrics and effectively communicate any risks based on sales trends, marketing and product performance
Accountability for trading the category and take appropriate tactical activity relation to sales, profit, stock to drive business outcomes in conjunction with the buying team
Collaboration with Buyer to build and deliver a customer focused range and delivers on key metrics such as Sales, GP and option productivity
Oversee Allocation Analysts with regards to product performance including accountability for allocation and ordering process, item planning, allocation of advertised merchandise, inventory levels and stock turn, supplier delivery performance (in collaboration with Buyers)
Profitable management of the buyership (Sales; Profit; OTB; Stock)

About You:

Strong experience in planning roles or retail equivalent, preferably with management experience
Bachelor degree/diploma in one of the following fields would be preferable but not essential: Fashion Merchandise Management, Commerce, Marketing, Retail Management, Business Management, Economics or Commerce
Expert on store demographics
Sound retail, financial and business acumen
Strong financial and analytical skills
Intermediate technology/computer skills
Experience in planning systems is a bonus
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small/medium sized teams

The Benefits:

Flexible work arrangements, with hybrid role between office and WFH
Generous team member discounts on all Myer product
A supportive leadership team
Opportunities for career development
The opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the Myer growth strategy

Here, you're not only an employee. You're a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we're all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life's 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 you're going, we'll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we're fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands.

Welcome Home

_ Equal Opp

Employer:

__ We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.

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Applications close: 10 Sep 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time