From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide- Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work.  

Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being “right at home”

Myer is looking for two Merchandise Planners (known in our Organisation as Analysis & Planning Managers) to oversee the Homewares and Menswear categories. As a Merchandise Planner, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a compelling and profitable customer offer that drives the Myer Merchandise strategy. In addition, you will analyse business trends and performance to optimise inventory and sales profit outcomes. You will support the Senior Analysis Planning Manager and Planning team, as well as being accountable for the end-to-end management, including financial performance.

• An exciting opportunity to further develop your career within the Planning stream!
• High impact roles that will optimise inventory and profit outcomes for the business
• Flexible hybrid working from our centrally-located Docklands office & the comfort of your own home

About the Role:

• Coordinate and present the MMR at an executive level providing leadership and guidance to teams
• Planning and analysis including; in-season and post season on supplier delivery performance and stock health; and in season reporting and analysis for the business on service levels
• Provide accurate forecasting on key financial metrics and effectively communicate any risks based on sales trends, marketing and product performance
• Accountability for trading the category and take appropriate tactical activity relation to sales, profit, stock to drive business outcomes in conjunction with the buying team
• Collaboration with Buyer to build and deliver a customer focused range and delivers on key metrics such as Sales, GP and option productivity
• Oversee Allocation Analysts with regards to product performance including accountability for allocation and ordering process, item planning, allocation of advertised merchandise, inventory levels and stock turn, supplier delivery performance (in collaboration with Buyers)
• Profitable management of the buyership (Sales; Profit; OTB; Stock)

 About You:

• Strong experience in planning roles or retail equivalent
• Bachelor degree/diploma in one of the following fields would be preferable but not essential: Fashion Merchandise Management, Commerce, Marketing, Retail Management, Business Management, Economics or Commerce
• Intermediate technology/computer skills, and Excel proficiency
• Sound retail, financial and business acumen, with thorough understanding of key financial metrics
• Detail orientated, with ability to lead and influence leaders
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Expert on store demographics
• Experience in planning systems is a bonus
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small/medium sized teams is a bonus

Benefits to you:

• Generous team member discounts on all Myer products, including team-member exclusive discounts
• Access to lifestyle leave and volunteer leave – arrange work around your life, not life around work!
• A supportive leadership and team network to set you up for success
• Career growth and succession opportunities across the business

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, whether it’s gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, age, disability and neurodiversity. We encourage candidates to ask for any adjustments that will support them to be their best through the recruitment process.

Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.

Wherever you are and wherever you’re going, we’ll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we’re fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands. 

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