Lead Planner Outdoor and Leisure
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the Lead Planner for Outdoor and Leisure you will set strategic direction across this high-growth category partnering closely with the buying team to drive commercial performance and excellence in planning.
You will lead and develop a team of planners fostering capability uplift and best-practice planning across the function. With strong commercial insight outstanding analyticalabilityand customer focus you will ensure we land the right products at the right time with the right stock levels to deliver on salesmarginand availability targets. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will actively trade the category understand emerging trends and translate data into actionable plans that delight our customers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead Outdoor and Leisure category planning strategy in collaboration with the buying team
- Build and deliver budget and range financial plans with strong ownership of OTB and stock flow
- Mentor coach and develop a team of planners building capability and performance
- Translate customer and market insights into compelling commercial assortment decisions
- Manage product lifecycle stock flow and seasonal planning to optimise results
- Monitor trade performance manage risk and seize opportunities through timely action
- Plan and manage pricing markdown and promotional strategies aligned to financial and customer objectives
- Champion planning discipline process consistency and data accuracy
- Communicate performance insights and actions clearly to stakeholders fostering alignment and collaboration
Qualifications :
You have deep planning experience and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. You are customer-led commercially driven and skilled at turning data into stories and decisions. You collaborate naturally influence confidently and lead with integrity and a growth mindset.
To be successful you will bring:
5 years retail and/or merchandise planning experience in a large or multi-category environment
Proven experience leading supporting and developing planners
Exceptional analytical capability and commercial acumen
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive decisive approach with the ability to move quickly and make well-informed decisions
Passion for process discipline and continuous improvement
Additional Information :
Youllbe joining a dynamic and supportive environment within a businessthatspassionate about its people and its purpose. This permanent opportunity offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact shaping ranges that connect with customers across New Zealand while working alongside a team that values curiosity collaboration and continuous improvement.
Apply now and make an impact with one of Aotearoas most trusted retailers.
Be part of our journey to make sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone
Please Note: We will have a shutdown over Christmas returning on 12 January 2026. All applications will reviewed then.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
About Company
The Warehouse Group looks after some of Aotearoa’s most famous and beloved retail brands, including The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming, and TheMarket. They stay famous and beloved because we’re always working to deliver relevant and exciting customer experiences to New ... View more
