MERCHANDISE PLANNER

PREMIUM ATHLEISURE | SYDNEY

• Brand Story

  With almost a decade in the fashion biz under its belt, this homegrown label is a mainstay in the active and street wear wardrobes of women and men across the country. With an eye for making active lifestyles fashionable, this iconic business is a go-to for those who crave stylish pieces that don’t compromise on performance. As a brand that walks the walk when it comes to sustainable practices, it goes above and beyond industry standards, recognised as a B-Corp Certified business. If you’re excited by the idea of working with one of Australia’s most coveted activewear labels, then this is the role for you.

• Our Favourite Things About Working for this Client

  ECO FOOTPRINT: This brand's powerhouse dedication to sustainability, ethical production and sourcing helps them maintain the highest possible standards in manufacturing and supply chain.
  
  WONDER WARDROBE: Receive an industry-leading staff discount across multiple brands under this fashion umbrella to elevate your wardrobe.
  
  GROW BABY GROW: Experience true personal and professional advancement. On offer are development plans for training and promotion opportunities into higher roles
  

• You’re a fit if you…

  • Brings 5 years minimum experience

  • Performs effectively and manages workload well under pressure

  • Communicates clearly and professionally in high-pressure situations

  • Demonstrates strong understanding of retail mathematics and advanced Excel skills

  • Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and precision

MANAGING CONSULTANT

Leah Shields, Principal Recruitment Consultant
Contact: Leah@reliergroup.com 

The Role

We are seeking a Merchandise Planner that will be responsible for driving data-led planning, allocation, and forecasting across online, retail & wholesale channels. It supports commercial performance through accurate reporting, strategic inventory management, and alignment with cross-functional teams to ensure the right product reaches the right place at the right time from a global stand point

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage online and retail buying, WSSI planning, OTB budgeting, and inventory optimization

• Deliver regular reporting and actionable insights to support sales, inventory, and planning strategies

• Lead seasonal pre- and post-market analysis to guide buys and assess performance

• Develop range architecture that meets customer demands and explores new sales opportunities, categories, and geographic markets

• Support marketing campaigns to maximize the effectiveness and outcomes of promotional activities

• Provide forecasting at key stages for fabric and trim planning, identifying opportunities within the product lifecycle

• Manage replenishment and allocation to maintain optimal stock levels across all channels

• Recommend promotions, markdowns, and reorders to maximize sell-through and margin

• Oversee the S&OP cycle, including WSSI tracking aligned to the annual budget

• Track product flow and ensure unit data is accurately communicated between sales, online & wholesale teams, and production according to the critical path

• Ensure data accuracy across planning systems and alignment with production timelines

• Collaborate with design, sales, and operations teams to enhance product lifecycle efficiency

• Monitor weekly sales performance in DTC and devise detailed action plans to align merchandising strategies with eCommerce and marketing goals