Are you passionate about fashion and retail with a strong analytical mindset? This opportunity may be perfect for you!
About Us
Join New Zealand's leading fashion footwear retail group, where innovation and excellence drive everything we do. As a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience and 40+ stores across Mi Piaci, Merchant, and Deuce in New Zealand and Australia, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
The Role
We are seeking a Lead Merchandise Planner to join our team at our Newmarket Support Office in Auckland. In this critical hands-on role, you will leverage your analytical skills to drive strategic merchandise planning and budget management. Reporting to the General Manager Merchandise, you will collaborate closely with buying and design teams to ensure our footwear collections align with business objectives and financial targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Budget Development: Create and present detailed seasonal budgets that align with overall business goals, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
Range Planning: Develop seasonal buy plans to support budgets and option counts kept within company strategy.
Open to Buy & Stock Management: Oversee inventory levels to optimise profitability while adhering to established budget requirements and sales forecasts. Actively manage quality of stock, i.e., freshness and aged.
Forecasting: Utilise historical sales data and market trends to accurately forecast performance of key product lines, adjusting plans as necessary.
Trade Performance Analysis: Provide comprehensive updates on trade performance, using data-driven insights to guide future planning efforts.
Post-Season Analysis: Conduct in-depth reviews of seasonal performance, compiling data to inform strategies for upcoming cycles.
Process Improvement: Work with other stakeholders in the business to improve processes and efficiencies.
Collaboration: Engage with retail and distribution teams to manage aged stock and ensure efficient stock turnover.
Coaching: Create a culture of development through coaching, delegation, development plans, and giving feedback.
Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in a similar planning or analytical role.
Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail and the ability to derive insights from complex data sets.
Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis and forecasting.
Excellent communication and organisational skills to effectively present insights to stakeholders.
A collaborative approach, with proven ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
Alignment with our core values: Accountable, Inspiring, Integrity, Inclusive, Innovative, and Proactive.
What We Offer:
An opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team.
Competitive employee benefits, including discounts on footwear.
Flexible work hours and hybrid working arrangements.
Involvement in our charitable initiative, The Young Hearts Project, supporting youth in New Zealand.
A supportive environment focused on professional growth and recognition.
Does This Sound Like You?
If you are ready to apply your expertise in merchandise planning and analysis within a leading retail organisation, we encourage you to apply today.
Must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
#J-18808-Ljbffr