Planner - Head Office, Sydney

Category: Merchandise Planning | Full-time | Sydney-based

We're looking for an experienced Planner to join a leading Australian retail brand with a strong national presence and a passionate customer base. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance and delivering a compelling product range across multiple categories.

As a Planner, you'll partner closely with the Buying team to deliver the best possible assortment for customers through strategic planning, forecasting, and inventory management. You'll be responsible for achieving sales and margin targets, building budgets and open-to-buy plans, and leading key planning initiatives that shape category success.

You'll own the end-to-end inventory management process - from budget planning and forecasting to in-season trading, markdown strategy, and post-season analysis - ensuring financial goals are met and exceeded.

• Prepare, review, and execute budgets and open-to-buy plans to meet strategic sales and margin targets.

• Manage end-to-end inventory and category planning, ensuring optimal stock levels and commercial outcomes.

• Partner with Buyers to lead the forecast review process, identifying opportunities, risks, and growth strategies.

• Deliver in-season trading actions, promotions, and markdown strategies to achieve budget outcomes.

• Conduct pre- and post-season reviews to analyse performance and identify market opportunities.

• Build and execute assortment plans that reflect customer needs, commercial goals, and brand strategy.

• Support allocations and replenishment processes to maximise sales and minimise aged stock.

• Visit stores and warehouses to gain insight, resolve stock issues, and strengthen cross-functional relationships.

You're a commercially minded and data-driven planner who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. You bring strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the confidence to influence key business decisions.

You'll also have:

• Proven experience in retail merchandise planning, ideally across multiple categories.

• A strong track record of achieving sales, margin, and stock targets.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with merchandise planning systems.

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with great attention to detail.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

• A proactive mindset - able to identify challenges early and implement effective solutions.

• Are passionate about delivering results and driving commercial success.

• Enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams to bring strategy to life.

• Thrive in a collaborative, supportive, and fast-moving retail environment.

• Want to make a real impact in a business that values ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement

Email: leannec@tshr.com.au