At a Glance
- Tasks: Forecast and manage stock for Shoes & Sox, ensuring optimal inventory and financial performance.
- Company: Join Brand Collective, a leading apparel and footwear group in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts on top brands, pet-friendly workspace, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact by turning footwear trends into successful business strategies.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in merchandise planning with strong analytical and financial skills.
The predicted salary is between 64350 - 78650 $ per year.
Since 1987 Shoes & Sox has been the go-to destination for all types of kids shoes, trusted to expertly fit kids feet. Our mission is to get every baby, toddler and kid (big and little) in Australia into shoes that fit their feet as well as their adventures, their personality, and their family, perfectly.
ROLE IN A NUTSHELL
As the Merchandise Planner, you’ll be responsible for forecasting and managing stock requirements across our Shoes & Sox channels. You’ll ensure balanced assortments, optimal stock levels, and strong financial outcomes to deliver sales and margin targets.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Drive financial performance through effective OTB and WSSI management, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory strategy
- Develop and maintain merchandise and assortment plans across all categories
- Align sales forecasts and inventory levels in partnership with the Planning Manager
- Build balanced option plans that deliver the right mix by category and price architecture
- Oversee order raising, stock allocation, and replenishment to optimise availability
- Analyse sales, stock, and financial performance to identify trading opportunities and support decision-making
- Partner with Marketing, VM, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams to plan promotions, optimise stock flow, and ensure timely product delivery
- Share insights and performance updates with senior leadership to guide strategy and planning
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Merchandise Planner role within fashion retail
- Strong financial and analytical expertise across OTB, WSSI, and sales forecasting
- Proven commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data and drive strategic decisions
- Confident in analysing and interpreting data quickly and accurately across multiple sources
- Skilled in summarising insights and driving positive business outcomes
- Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with AP21 highly regarded
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong and effective relationships
JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER
- Pet-friendly workspace - Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
- Product allowance & Generous discounts - Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!
- Exclusive LK Group discounts - Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
- Access to sample sales - Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
- Leave when it matters - Celebration Leave, Paid parental leave, Volunteer leave.
- Novated leasing - Drive your dream car with ease.
- Loyalty rewards - We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
- Well-being matters - Corporate Discount on Health Cover, Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.
READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?
As our Merchandise Planner for Shoes & Sox you’ll turn footwear trends into business wins, forecasting demand, optimizing inventory, and making sure the right product hits the right market at the right time.
ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE
Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!
At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance.
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