Merchandise Planner - Dr Martens
Core
Drive merchandise strategy, optimize stock investment, and maximize sales and gross profit for Dr. Martens footwear across Australia and New Zealand.
Role type
Senior Merchandise Planner (Footwear/Retail)
Builds
Merchandise Financial Plans (MFPs), WSSIs, option plans, and OTB for a footwear brand.
Domain
Footwear retail, fashion, high-volume retail
Required skills
Merchandise planning, financial planning, stock investment management, range planning, forecasting, inventory management, team leadership, data analysis
Preferred skills
Footwear industry experience, team development, commercial acumen
Technologies
MFPs, WSSIs, OTB, forecasting tools
Responsibilities
Build and manage Merchandise Financial Plans (MFPs) and WSSIs, aligning stock investment with sales and profit targets. Partner with Buyers on range planning, option plans and OTB to support a commercially strong product assortment. Analyse performance across Dr. Martens' core styles, seasonal collections and key product launches to identify opportunities and risks. Manage stock levels, sell-through, markdowns and aged inventory to maximise profitability. Lead monthly replans, using current trading performance to refine sales, gross profit and stock forecasts. Track performance against budget, plan and prior year, providing clear recommendations to the Buying and Planning teams. Lead and develop a planning team, building capability and driving strong commercial outcomes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership