Merchandise Planner

At Bunnings, you’ll make a positive difference to our business and beyond.

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites, and online, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work.

We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our Merchandise team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

About the role:

 

A true partner within the Merchandise Team, the Merchandise Planner is responsible for analysing and communicating trading performance, developing category strategic initiatives. Through thorough analysis, the Merchandise Planner will collaboratively manage inventory health, managing the product lifecycle through the effective review of the merchandise assortment, promotional program and deleted inventory sell through.

The Merchandise Planner leads the monthly forecasting and budget process, communicating plans which take into account current performance and recommended actions to drive performance.

 

This is a true business partner role which will need you to build strong cross functional relationships to ensure that business and merchandise strategies are achieved.

 

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Analyse & communicate actionable insights on trading performance to develop strategies and in-season tactical activity to drive financial performance
• Collaboratively managing and understanding inventory health, including supplier performance, allocation recommendations to optimise return.
• Collaborating on strategic initiatives, reviewing previous years' performance, and preparing a forward financial plan, including the budget.
• Management of deleted and promotional stock, lifecycle performance, and promo results to make recommendations and take action.
• Building strong relationships with business partners and stakeholders
• Partner the buying team on range reviews & merchandise concept trails to deliver widest range & best experience for our customer
• Communicating results, actions, and impacts to leaders, and driving the financial formal monthly reporting process.
• Conducting range analysis, reviewing assortment performance, determining the best use of space and optimizing clearance outcomes.

 

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in finance, economics, commerce is preferred
• 3+ years’ merchandise planning experience or have worked within a similar role, ideally with a large retailer
• A collaborative team orientated approach
• Strong financial acumen with highly developed numeracy and analytical skills
• Accountability in seasonal planning, budgeting and category management
• Microsoft Suite experience, advanced Excel and data analytics capabilities (Power BI experience favourable)
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to priorities and meet deadlines

 

Additional Favourable Skills

• IBM TM1 COGNOS

We’re here to support you.

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au and a member of the team will be in touch.

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

 

There's so much on offer when you're part of our Bunnings team with benefits including:

• Our flexible and informal work environment which helps bring balance between work and home.
• Team discount at Bunnings, OnePass and with other Wesfarmers retailers including Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Catch.
• Discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance, gyms, car rental) and cost price food and drinks at our Bunnings café.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, annual flu vaccinations and health checks.
• The opportunity to create a real difference in your local community and environment.

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.

  

Please note that if your application progresses to the reference check stage, you may be required to submit a police check. If your search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.