Merchandise Planner Technology
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and commercially savvy Merchandise Planner - Technology to lead planning across some of our most exciting and fast-moving categories including Mobiles Accessories Gaming and wider Consumer Technology.
In this role youll combine strong analytical capability with strategic thinking to build financial plans optimise stock flow and shape category performance. Youll work closely with Buying and Supply Chain to deliver the right range at the right time at the right price keeping our customers at the centre of every decision. This is a dynamic hands-on role where you will influence category strategy interpret insights into clear actions and help drive profitable growth across a diverse set of technology-driven products.
What youll be responsible for
- Own the financial planning cycle across Technology including OTB budgeting and forward forecasting.
- Work with Demand planning teams to deliver accurate demand forecasts factoring in promotional activity seasonality and long range trends.
- Partner with Buyers to develop commercially strong assortments and range plans to drive sales margin and stockturns.
- Analyse product customer and performance data to identify risks opportunities and actionable insights.
- Optimise stock flow and lifecycle management ensuring strong availability while minimising overstocks and aged inventory.
- Manage markdown strategy and category spend to deliver profitable outcomes and protect stock ROI.
- Translate complex data into clear compelling insights that influence decision-making across Buying Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
- Contribute to long-range category strategy through insight-driven recommendations and strong cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications :
Were looking for someone who is commercially sharp highly analytical and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.
To be successful you will have:
- 35 years experience in Merchandise Planning (retail or FMCG).
- Proven capability in managing OTB forecasting and budgeting in a multi-SKU environment.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills able to turn complex data into clear and actionable insights.
- Experience working with promotional cycles supplier-funded rebates/scanbacks and branded tech suppliers (advantageous).
- Experience working with forecasting and visualisation tools RELEX Power BI & MicroStrategy (advantageous).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management able to influence and collaborate effectively.
- A proactive curious solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial acumen.
- Comfort operating in fast-moving dynamic environments where agility is key.
Additional Information :
By being brand-led and retail-focused we are intentional about having the right people in the right roles allowing us to perform work that truly makes a difference. We offer a dynamic and supportive team environment working with like-minded people and can promise exciting work that make an impact everyday!
We also offer a range of benefits that work for you your lifestyle and your career which include hybrid working (up to 2 days from home) team member discounts across brands wellbeing support leave benefits (birthday charity day and 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent team members) and more!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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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
