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Merchandise Planner

2 months ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand The Warehouse Full time
Company Description

Torpedo7 is New Zealand's largest multi-channel outdoor adventure retailer, with 22 stores nationwide and a dedicated webstore.

We are unique in NZ in that our stores have all sorts of toys and experts under one roof - bike, outdoor, water, apparel, snow and fitness.

At Torpedo7 the work comes easy when you love what you do. We are so passionate about the gear we sell that you will see us out there on the track, trails and anywhere an outdoor adventure is to be had

Job Description:


We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Merchandise Planner with apparel experience to join our Torpedo7 team based at our Auckland Takapuna office.

Working in partnership with Buying, the Merchandise Planner plays a critical role in the business as the role will involve merchandise financial planning, range/assortment planning, stock management, inbound scheduling and inventory control across multiple categories and locations; ensuring we have the right products at the right quantities at the right prices to excite our customers every day and ultimately support the delivery of key financial outcomes.


Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Setting budgets and reviewing forward merchandise financial plans
  • Manage Open to Buy
  • Analysing category/product performance trends and making recommendations for improvement
  • Working with the team to deliver ontarget planned trade, inventory and promotional outcomes
  • Work with Buyers on range building and management
  • Manage the merchandise critical path
  • Controlling markdowns and category spend
  • Providing effective financial, forecasting and stock flow management reports
  • Implement inventory and merchandise planning processes.
  • Manage pricing and promotional activity.
  • Manage stock flow and aged inventory.
  • Drive positive margin and ROI outcomes

Qualifications:


You will have strong apparel experience and thrive on analysing data to identify trends, issues and opportunities, and are a skilled communicator who can influence decision making with your key stakeholders.

Your strong commercial acumen and understanding of the retail trade will hold you in good stead for this position.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious team that believes in the brand, is passionate about retail, dedicated to exciting their customers and focussed on delivering successful outcomes for the business.

Additional Information

Our passionate people enjoy careers that provide inspiring experiences, exciting challenges and amazing benefits. Torpedo7 is committed to developing its talent, which allows for amazing opportunities as the business continues to grow. We are also part of The Warehouse Group, meaning plenty of scope for career development and staff benefits.

We'll See You Out There