Merchandise Planner

Merchandise Planner

TwoScots Recruitment is seeking a Merchandise Planner for a leading national retail business. This full-time, onsite position is based at their Melbourne head office. The salary offered is $100,000 to $110,000 per annum plus superannuation.

This is a hands-on planning role within a high-volume, fast-paced retail environment, providing extensive exposure to end-to-end merchandise planning and close collaboration with the Buying team. The role is ideal for an experienced Planner aiming to increase their commercial influence and advance their career within a structured, collaborative planning team.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent position with a well-established Australian retailer.
• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
• Melbourne-based head office role.
• Highly collaborative, commercial planning environment.
• Exposure to a complex, multi-category retail operation across stores and eCommerce.
• Clear development pathway within the planning function.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of the merchandise strategy through detailed forecasting and analysis.
• Build and manage sales, stock, and margin plans at item, range, and category levels.
• Support seasonal range reviews through performance analysis, SWOT insights, and post-season reviews.
• Manage in-season trade, including sales, stock flow, markdowns, and purchase timing in partnership with the Buyer.
• Develop purchase and stock flow plans to support the Strategic Sales Plan.
• Optimise inventory distribution across Distribution Centres and stores to maximise sales and gross profit.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to support commercial decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Merchandise Planner or Planning Analyst within a retail environment.
• Hands-on exposure to forecasting, Open-to-Buy, trade, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills.
• Comfortable working closely with Buyers in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate data into practical recommendations.
• Experience with merchandise planning systems is advantageous (e.g. Pronto, AP21, Foresight, SAP), but not essential.

To Apply Please apply now or contact Charlie at cha••••@twoscotsrecruitment.com.au for a confidential discussion.