Merchandise Planner - Cosmetics and Impulse at The Warehouse Group

Kaipātiki, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Retail Planning, Merchandise Planning, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, Decisiveness, Collaboration, Data Insights, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Product Lifecycle Management, Assortment Planning, Commercial Decisions, Trend Analysis, Profitability, ROI Maximization

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description The Warehouse Group (TWG) has become a Kiwi household name, and we proudly recognise the role that we play in communities throughout New Zealand. We are the largest general merchandise retailer in NZ across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery & Noel Leeming. We are at an exciting point in our journey where our focus is on becoming brand-centric, aiming to deliver an unparalleled experience for our customers. Agility and collaboration are cornerstones of our work culture, empowering us to adapt swiftly and work seamlessly together. By being brand-led and retail-focused, we are intentional about placing the right people in the right roles, allowing us to perform work that truly makes a difference. At The Warehouse Group, we believe that beauty and wellness go hand in hand. We’re committed to offering cutting-edge products that empower our customers to look and feel their best. We’re now looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner to help shape this space, someone who can turn insight into action, optimise performance and ensure our customers find the products they love, exactly when they need them. Job Description As the Merchandise Planner for Cosmetics and Impulse, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial success of our category. With your strong financial acumen and commercial mindset, you'll collaborate closely to optimize assortment planning, manage product lifecycle, and stay ahead of trends. Key responsibilities include: Collaborate with Buyers to develop assortment plans and control category spend Set budgets and review forward plans to drive profitability Analyse product performance data, identifying opportunities for improvement Optimize stock-flow and product lifecycle management to maximize ROI Conduct demand planning and forecasting, incorporating promotional impacts Translate data insights into actionable strategies and compelling narratives Communicate effectively with key stakeholders to align on objectives and strategies Qualifications You understand retail and merchandise planning; you always have customers front of mind and can interpret data into stories, translate customer mission strategies into actionable decisions that deliver results. All things that describe you – collaborative, excellent stakeholder management and communications skills, strong influencer. To be considered for this role you must meet the following minimum requirements: Proven experience in retail and merchandise planning Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercial decisions Decisiveness in a fast-paced environment Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience working in an FMCG or high-volume, fast-paced trading environment (desirable) Additional Information We offer a dynamic, flexible and supportive team environment working with like-minded people within a business that cares about and recognises individuals. We also offer a range of benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career which include flexible working arrangements, team member discounts, wellbeing support, leave benefits and more! MAKE SUSTAINABLE LIVING EASY AND AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYONE! don’t hesitate. APPLY Contract Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

The Merchandise Planner will collaborate with Buyers to develop assortment plans and control category spend while optimizing stock-flow and product lifecycle management. They will analyze product performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and communicate effectively with stakeholders.