XTN-07D7327 | MERCHANDISE PLANNING ANALYST

·       Blackout Period for annual leave in peak periods. This will be discussed at the time of the interview.

·       Office Attire: Smart casual.

·       Monday to Friday. Occasional out of hours when required.

·       Travel required interstate/overseas as required.

• Maintain ranges accurately within allocation and planning tools
• Copy allocations into the system (approximately 1 day per week)
• Run allocation checks for new ranges and follow up on:
• Missing stores
• Missing SKUs
• Support and process corporate orders as required
   

• Manage and process stock adjustments to ensure inventory accuracy
• Manage and update price changes, ensuring accuracy across systems
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes using automation and AI tools where applicable

• Monthly actualisation of WSSI (Weekly Sales, Stock & Intake) and Line Cards
• Produce and maintain core planning and performance reports, including:
• Out of Stock (OOS) reports (with back‑in‑stock dates)
• Zero sales reporting
• Front Line & PWP stock reporting
• Populate range review (events & core) and end‑of‑season review templates
• Store network analysis 
• Maintain and update delivery schedule trackers and promotional planners
• Assist with merchandise projects as instructed

To apply, you must be an expert on the following requirements: 
• 2+ years experience as a Data Entry Specialist in procurement, purchasing or order 
management practice. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Proficiency in data entry software and tools. 
• Good organizational and time management skills. 
• Basic understanding of procurement and inventory processes. 
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions.

• Highly data savvy, confident working with large and complex datasets
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, modelling)
• Comfortable with data extraction and analysis
• Comfortable using AI tools to improve efficiency, insight and automation

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate data into business actions
• Understanding of retail or merchandise planning metrics is highly desirable
• Ability to balance accuracy with pace in a fast‑moving retail environment

• Highly organised, detail‑focused and process‑driven
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple workstreams
• Deadline focused
• Continuous improvement mindset