MERCHANDISE PLANNER - SYDNEY An exciting opportunity has become available for a commercially minded Merchandise Planner to join a fast-paced and growing retail business within the fashion and lifestyle space. This role is ideal for a Planner looking to further develop their career in a high-volume environment, partnering closely with Buying, Retail, and eCommerce teams to drive sales, margin, and inventory performance across the business. Reporting into senior leadership within Planning, you’ll play a key role in managing merchandise financial plans, forecasting performance, optimising stock flow, and delivering actionable commercial insights. This is a highly collaborative role with strong exposure across the wider business and genuine opportunity for long-term career growth. Key Responsibilities • Build and manage merchandise financial plans, forecasts, and in-season replans • Manage OTB and stock investment to support sales and margin targets • Analyse weekly trade performance, identifying risks and opportunities • Partner with Buying teams on assortment and option planning strategies • Monitor inventory health including sell-through, weeks of cover, replenishment, and aged stock • Support markdown and promotional strategies to optimise performance • Prepare trade reporting and provide commercial recommendations to stakeholders • Collaborate closely with Retail and eCommerce teams to align stock to demand About You • 3 years’ experience within Merchandise Planning or Allocations • Strong analytical and commercial planning capability • Experience managing OTB, forecasting, and inventory performance • Confident using Excel and planning/reporting systems • Understanding of key retail metrics including sales, margin, stock turn, and sell-through • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders • Proactive, organised, and highly collaborative in your approach Why You’ll Love It • Join a supportive and high-performing Planning team • Strong career progression opportunities within a growing retail business • Flexible working environment with WFH flexibility and flexible start/finish times • Weekly Pilates sessions and regular Friday drinks • Strong focus on wellness, team culture, and social events throughout the year • Generous staff discounts across multiple well-known retail brands within the wider business • Opportunity to genuinely influence trade performance and commercial outcomes in a fast-moving environment For a confidential discussion or to learn more, please apply directly or reach out to Faith Hawkins at faithhawkins@jivaro.com.au
