As the commercial lead for your assigned categories within the Work Study & Create division (think Art & Craft Stationery Business Supplies Technology or Copy Services) youll build and deliver strong financial strategic and assortment plans that drive growth and customer value.
Reporting to the Head of Planning Warehouse Stationery youll work closely with Buying Supply Chain and Store teams to manage OTB optimise stock flow trade your product in season and turn insights/learnings into clear actions all while delivering against your budget targets.
This is a fast-paced role where accuracy curiosity and energy matter. Youll be part of a communicative ambitious team that thrives on shared problem-solving and commercial thinking.
Key responsibilities:
Setting budgets and delivering accurate financial forecasts
Driving commercial planning and supporting category growth strategies
Partnering with Buyers to build assortments and manage OTB
Analysing performance and identifying opportunities for future growth
Optimising stock flow lifecycle and ROI
Turning data into compelling actionable commercial insights
Communicating clear strategies and recommendations to stakeholders
Qualifications :
Youll bring a solid understanding of retail and merchandise planning strong financial acumen and the confidence to work at pace in a dynamic collaborative environment.
To be successful you will have:
Retail merchandise planning experience (FMCG specialty or general merchandise)
Strong financial planning budgeting and OTB management capability
Commercial acumen and the ability to turn analysis into decisions
Energy diligence and a drive for accuracy
A solutions mindset and the adaptability to thrive in a fast-moving business
Additional Information :
If this sounds like the kind of challenge youre ready for and youre keen to grow your planning career within a collaborative fast-moving team wed love you to apply.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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