Merchandise Planner - Vans & Stance - Planning

Accent Group Limited is the leading digitally integrated retail and distribution business in the Apparel and Footwear performance and lifestyle market in Australia and New Zealand. With over 700+ stores, 33 brands and over 35 online platforms. Our brands include; Glue, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, The Trybe, Pivot, Timberland, Stylerunner, Palladium, Stance, Saucony, EXIE & 4Workers!

We are looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner to work across the following brands: Vans & Stance & Herschel. Reporting to the Head of Planning - Skechers & Distributed Brands, you will be responsible for all aspects of Stock Management, OTB, Strategic and Seasonal Planning, Reporting an Analysis and, people management of 1 x Allocation & Replenishment Analyst.

The role & responsibilities:

• Budget formation, building and maintenance of Merchandise Financial Plans in consultation with the Buying & Planning Management teams
• Maximising Sales, GP, and stock turn. 
• Management of all reporting, product, and supplier analysis, both weekly and seasonally
• Maximising return on inventory, closing stock management, markdowns, and aged stock.
• All OTB requirements, option plans, budgeted inventory levels and forecasts

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven record maximising sales, gross profit and inventory productivity measures
• Ability to work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in leading a team and passionate about growth and development
• Strength in building collaborative relationships and managing key stakeholder partnerships

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.