Head of Buying & Merchandise Planning, ANZ Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Ralph Lauren Corporation is a leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products across four categories: apparel, home, accessories, and fragrances. For nearly 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding range of products, brands, and international markets. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company and those we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster this culture through Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups, and Celebrations. The Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Buying & Merchandise Planning, ANZ . In this senior leadership role, you will partner with the Australian Leadership Team to shape and execute our brand-elevating merchandise strategy. As the in-country product lead, you’ll collaborate with our Asia Pacific Merchandising team to align global and regional visions with local execution, delivering the timeless style and elevated experience Ralph Lauren is known for. Responsibilities Future-Focused Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of merchandising professionals, fostering a collaborative culture that champions consumer insights and customer needs. Market Expert: Lead local insights on consumer trends, pricing, and competitors. Shape seasonal product briefs that balance market needs with brand vision. Partner with APAC Buying & Planning to curate compelling assortments. Support retail expansion with merchandise plans for new stores and activations. Brand & Strategy Champion: Build and communicate seasonal strategies cross-functionally with Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Store Design. Deliver impactful product training and storytelling. Adapt global brand initiatives to drive local relevance and growth. Analyze sales trends and inventory to develop action plans. Recommend visual, promotional, and product adjustments to boost performance. Identify replenishment and incentive opportunities. Skills & Experience Proven leadership and management in merchandise planning within the fashion or apparel retail sector. Exceptional Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex merchandising metrics and financial data to inform decisions. Demonstrated strategic thinking, market trend analysis, and innovative product strategy development. Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects, deadlines, and shifting priorities. Proactive, solutions-focused approach to opportunities and challenges. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for influencing, presenting, and collaborating at all organizational levels. Competitive remuneration package, including bonus, share options, and a dedicated car space. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements supporting work-life balance. Generous staff discount and additional benefits including paid parental leave, birthday leave, summer Fridays, RL personal days, sabbatical leave, and access to discounted private health insurance. A culture that champions inclusion, diversity, respect, individuality, and possibility. Ralph Lauren Australia is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. J-18808-Ljbffr
