Senior Merchandise Planner | Melbourne Head Office

Job Description

At Munro Footwear Group (MFG) we have a 12-month Fixed Term Contract available for an experienced retail Senior Planner. Leading a team of two, the successful candidate will oversee the planning, strategies, and drive financial success for our Mollini, Midas and Concession brands.

More about the role

• Develop and maintain merchandise and assortment plans tailored to focus areas
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to meet sales targets
• Analyse categories and products to determine optimal buy quantities
• Oversee stock allocation, order management, and in-store merchandising guideline

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate individual with proven Planning experience, with a full understanding of size curves and the allocations' function.

• Knowledge of footwear or fashion retailing, supply principles and retail store administration procedures
• Commercial awareness in Merchandising
• Ability to observe, interpret and act upon trends in customer behaviour
• Excellent attention to detail with an analytical mind
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Great interpersonal skills and a team-focused attitude for getting the job done
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel (Advanced knowledge of databases and spread sheets)

About us

With more than 290+ stores and 2500+ employees nationally and a brand-new state-of-the-art distribution centre, we are Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear, owning and operating some of Australia's most iconic brands including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, Mollini, Cinori, Mathers, Williams, Diana Ferrari, and Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread!

As a family-owned company, at Munro Footwear Group (MFG) we value our team, our loyal customers, and our dedicated suppliers. We work hard to play hard, we celebrate each other, and we believe every Team Member is an essential part of our ongoing success.

What we offer

• An extra 4 days a year of ‘Life Leave'
• Flexible aid Parental Leave
• Generous employee discount for you and your immediate family!
• Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) you'll have access to professional and confidential counselling and support services

If you are looking for a role with visibility of a dynamic organisation, and the opportunity to grow then we invite you to explore this role - we would love to hear from you!