Merchandise Trader

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.

About the role:
Our NZ Merchandising team is looking a little different and the introduction of the Merchandise Trader role is exciting stuff

Here, you will support the execution of merchandising and marketing strategies, analysing market dynamics, fostering supplier relationships, and provide support and oversight of trading to optimise sales and profitability in the NZ market.

As a Merchandise Trader, you can expect to:

- Develop marketing plans and promotional strategies with the marketing team.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers for optimal supplier performance.
- Support local ranging and grading activation, and planogram execution.
- Review ANZ price files and provide feedback on opportunities and challenges.
- Execute merchandise and marketing strategies for optimal sales and profitability in NZ retail channels.
- And more.

The NZ Support Centre is based in Auckland, with free onsite parkingIf this and the above are ticking the box for you, the below will ensure we are hitting a match

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- 3 years+ experience in a corporate merchandise role
- Strong vendor management skills, with an understanding of driving supplier performance improvements.
- Analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Competitor insights and familiarity with retail industry trends, consumer behaviour, and market dynamics.

We’re here to support you.

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.