Merchandise Planner - Cremorne, Australia - Accent Group

Accent Group

Verified Company

Cremorne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About Us:

Accent Group Limited is the leading digitally integrated retail and distribution business in the Apparel and Footwear performance and lifestyle market in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 750+ stores, 35 brands and 40 online platforms. Our brands include; Glue, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, The Trybe, Pivot, Timberland, Stylerunner, Palladium, Stance, Saucony, & Nude Lucy

About the role:

We have an exciting role available for a Merchandise Planner to join our Distributed Brands team Reporting to the Head of Planning the Merchandise Planner will be responsible for maximising business profitability through effective management of merchandise through its lifecycle.

This opportunity is focused on data and analytics in the achievement of budgeted sales, gross profit and inventory productivity measures.

Why Accent Group?

Team member discounts up to 40% across all our Retails brands.
Join a POWERHOUSE Retail Company with plans for significant growth.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Planning and development of Merchandise strategies in conjunction with the Buyer
OTB management
Maximising sales, profit, and return on inventory
Management of promotional and markdown material
Lead and manage the forecast review process in collaboration with the buying team to identify opportunities and risks and put plans in place to deliver budget outcomes
Monthly tracking of KPI's to compare with budget, forecast and prior year
Manage the allocation and replenishment of product to maximise sales and deliver profitable outcomes
Develop framework to ensure the buy reflects strategic intent and delivery of budget expectations
Mentor and coach direct reports to develop their skills whilst delivering improved inventory outcomes
Lead the broader business team to deliver improved financial outcomes

To succeed in this role, you will need to have:

Strong numerical and analytical skills
Leadership skills
Proven ability to manage an OTB
Forecasting ability
Ability to understand data and analytics and make recommendations as a result
Proven ability to drive inventory productivity improvements
Ability to take a proactive approach and think strategically
Advanced excel skills with the ability to lead excel based projects
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Previous Experience in both Planner roles and Inventory Management roles
Affiliation with Accent Group Core values "Make it happen" attitude

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability.

We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.