Assistant Merchandiser (Assistant Planner)
Core
Support the Merchandiser to ensure stock availability and profitability across Australia and New Zealand retail and event channels by managing purchase orders, trade reporting, and markdown planning.
Role type
Assistant Merchandiser (Assistant Planner)
Builds
Stock availability and sales performance for licensed sports apparel and collectibles in ANZ
Domain
Retail / Sports Merchandising
Required skills
Purchase order management, WSSI inputs, trade reporting, markdown and promotional planning, stock forecasting, supplier collaboration, critical path management, data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience in fast-paced retail buying or planning, knowledge of allocation and replenishment, familiarity with AI-enabled insights tools
Technologies
WSSI, order management systems, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Create and manage end-to-end purchase orders for suppliers and warehouse; Provide ongoing trade reporting and analysis to identify commercial opportunities; Review historical data to build accurate forecasts for department planning; Support markdown and promotional planning to maximize fan value; Manage critical path and intake schedules to meet launch and stock targets; Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including warehouse and channel partners.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC