Merchandise Planner
People Equity ·www.peopleequity.com.au
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What’s in It for You
This is not your average retailer. Think category killer, growth focused and digitally-savvy. This brand is redefining the market in its category through unmatchable in stores experiences and a competitive range...and it's no surprise they have a VERY strong following. With a fresh leadership team and aggressive growth plans across all their channels, they’re shaping the future of specialty retail with innovation and agility at the core.
The culture? Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and passionate. People here are smart, grounded and obsessed with doing great work—together. With strong talent across all of the retail disciplines from category management to marketing, to ecommerce and ops, they’re now building out the planning team to support its next stages of its scale. This is your chance to be a part of shaping the next chapter.
Your Strategic Impact
Reporting to a commercially astute Planning Manager who’s known for lifting others and fostering development, this is a critical, hands-on role, that connects strategy to execution. Here’s what you’ll own:
Because this is not just another planning job. It’s a career-defining move into a future-focused, people-first company that backs its talent and invests in success.
Ready to make your move? Apply now or contact Gabby Symons at 0432 261 116 or gabbys@peopleequity.com.au for a confidential discussion.
- Industry leading benefits including extra annual leave + premium parental leave for all carers
- Freedom to work how you work best – no micromanagement, just strong mentorship, support and ongoing development
- Free onsite parking + hybrid flexibility (and real work-life balance)
- Strategic and tactical ownership – influence million-dollar decisions
- Endless career acceleration possibilities for performers - your future pathway will be supported
- All ideas are encouraged – its core to their culture
- Competitive salary package that values top talent
- Inclusive culture that backs individuality and real collaboration
- A chance to join a retail brand that’s rewriting the rules
This is not your average retailer. Think category killer, growth focused and digitally-savvy. This brand is redefining the market in its category through unmatchable in stores experiences and a competitive range...and it's no surprise they have a VERY strong following. With a fresh leadership team and aggressive growth plans across all their channels, they’re shaping the future of specialty retail with innovation and agility at the core.
The culture? Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and passionate. People here are smart, grounded and obsessed with doing great work—together. With strong talent across all of the retail disciplines from category management to marketing, to ecommerce and ops, they’re now building out the planning team to support its next stages of its scale. This is your chance to be a part of shaping the next chapter.
Your Strategic Impact
Reporting to a commercially astute Planning Manager who’s known for lifting others and fostering development, this is a critical, hands-on role, that connects strategy to execution. Here’s what you’ll own:
- Develop and execute merchandise plans that fuel growth and profitability
- Analyse trade and market data to forecast demand and guide buying decisions
- Optimise stock flow and inventory across all channels
- Build accurate forecasts, tools, and insights for smarter decision-making
- Present performance narratives to senior leaders and the broader team and influence outcomes
- Play a key role in developing and building out continuous improvements in the planning processes and systems
- Deliver deep post-season analysis that drives future innovation
- Unlock untapped commercial opportunities through analytics
- Proven merchandise planning experience in Retail, this is essential!
- Strong commercial acumen
- A love of data—but also the creativity to think beyond it
- Calm under pressure; agile in a fast-paced environment
- Cross-functional collaboration skills and stakeholder savvy
- Strong grasp of planning systems and tools
- Proven experience developing and/or implementing new processes
- A strategic mindset with a passion for planning innovation
- Confidence presenting insights to senior leaders and broader teams
Because this is not just another planning job. It’s a career-defining move into a future-focused, people-first company that backs its talent and invests in success.
Ready to make your move? Apply now or contact Gabby Symons at 0432 261 116 or gabbys@peopleequity.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Merchandise Planner role?
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Where is the Merchandise Planner job located?
The Merchandise Planner role with People Equity is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Merchandise Planner role remote?
Yes — the Merchandise Planner position at People Equity is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
Is the Merchandise Planner role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at People Equity.
What experience level is the Merchandise Planner role?
The Merchandise Planner position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Merchandise Planner role at People Equity?
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