At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and optimise product ranges to ensure the right products are available at the right time.
- Company: Join RB Sellars, a leading Australian rural lifestyle brand with strong community values.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, career growth, and generous team discounts.
- Other info: Work in a modern workspace with opportunities for mentoring and professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team that values innovation and collaboration in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in merchandise or inventory planning, ideally in apparel or retail.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
As our new Merchandise Planner, reporting to the Head of Planning, you’llplay a critical role planning across our core and seasonal ranges to ensure we have the right product, in the right channel, at the right time!
ABOUT US
RB Sellars is an Australian-owned, Geelong-based rural lifestyle brand.
We create quality apparel, footwear and lifestyle products for customers across retail, wholesale, B2B and ecommerce.
We’re driven by our values of Community, Courage, Quality, Responsibility and Innovation .
Note: Please submit a cover letter outlining why you're excited about the opportunity to work at RB Sellars and how your skills and experience fit the role.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re seeking a Merchandise Planner for a full-time permanent role to join our planning team of four.
You’ll play a key role in converting the brand and range strategy into channel-level sales, margin, option, intake and inventory plans; in-season trading recommendations; and provides clear commercial insights from range sign-off through to product exit.
Key responsibilities include
- Develop annual sales, stock and option plans to achieve sales, margin and inventory KPIs.
- Monitor in-season sales and stock, adjusting forecasts, replenishment and reorders to optimise performance.
- Lead weekly trade analysis across sales, margin, sell-through, GMROI, stock turn and availability.
- Manage finished goods inventory to maintain appropriate stock levels and maximise stock productivity.
- Complete post-season analysis with insights and recommendations to improve future category and product performance.
- Deliver regular sales and stock reporting to support timely commercial decision-making.
- Monitor new product performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities and recommending action.
- Manage merchandise planning to the critical path, ensuring product availability supports sales and marketing activity.
- WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- At least 3 to 5 years of merchandise planning or inventory planning experience, ideally in Australian apparel, footwear or omnichannel retail.
- Demonstrated experience across sales, margin, OTB, inventory, options, forecasting, allocation and markdown planning.
- Experience in planning across core and seasonal ranges and multiple channels, including retail and e Commerce; wholesale exposure is desirable.
ABOUT YOU
- Proactive self-starter, with a strong passion for analytics, commercial outcomes and forward planning.
- Strong numerical reasoning, attention to detail and ability to convert data into clear commercial recommendations.
- Comfortable constructively challenging assumptions and making evidence-based recommendations.
- Highly developed communication skills and an ability to work independently and collaboratively to develop recommendations across multiple channels
WHY JOIN RB SELLARS?
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working options, 3-4 days in the office
- Career growth with iconic and expanding Australian heritage brand
- Mentoring and development from industry experts
- New, custom designed modern workspace at Federal Mills, North Geelong
- Supportive leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Values-led working environment - community, quality and innovation
- Recognition and monthly team connection days
- Generous team discount up to 40% off products
- CULTURE
People enjoy working at RB Sellars because ideas are encouraged and relationships matter.
You'll be joining a supportive, commercially-minded, genuine, down to earth and values-led team.
Australian work rights are required for this position.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Merchandise Planner in Geelong employer: RB Sellars Pty
RB Sellars is an exceptional employer located in Geelong, offering a vibrant work culture that values community, quality, and innovation. As a Merchandise Planner, you'll benefit from flexible working options, career growth opportunities within an iconic Australian brand, and a supportive team environment that encourages collaboration and the sharing of ideas. With a focus on employee development and recognition, RB Sellars provides a rewarding workplace where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
