Merchandise Planner - Stylerunner

at  Accent Group

Part of the Accent Group portfolio of brands, Stylerunner is the world’s leading digital destination for premium activewear & footwear, delivering the latest on-trend styles to the fashion devotees around the globe who love to lead an active lifestyle. We have a fun and collaborative culture, dedicated to delivering excellence for our customers.Our Mission is to deliver the most fashion-forward curation of active and off-duty to our customer in a unique, innovative, and personal way. The Stylerunner product range is unlike any other store. We showcase top tier, highly sought-after collections from over 70 established and emerging designer brands.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We have an exciting role available for a Merchandise Planner to join our dynamic Stylerunner team! Reporting to the Head of Planning, the Merchandise Planner will be responsible for maximizing business profitability through effective stock management. This opportunity is focused on data and analytics, making sure the business achieves budgeted sales, gross profit and inventory productivity measures.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Planning and development of Merchandise strategies in conjunction with the Buyer
• OTB management
• Maximizing sales, profit, and return on inventory
• Management of promotional and markdown material
• Lead and manage the forecast review process in collaboration with the buying team to identify opportunities and risks and put plans in place to deliver budget outcomes
• Monthly tracking of KPI’s to compare with budget, forecast and prior year
• Manage the allocation and replenishment of product to maximize sales and deliver profitable outcomes
• Develop framework to ensure the buy reflects strategic intent and delivery of budget expectations
• Mentor and coach direct reports to develop their skills whilst delivering improved inventory outcomes
• Lead the broader business team to deliver improved financial outcomes

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Proven ability to manage an OTB
• Forecasting ability
• Ability to understand data and analytics and make recommendations as a result
• Proven ability to drive inventory productivity improvements
• Ability to take a proactive approach and think strategically
• Advanced excel skills with the ability to lead excel based projects
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Previous Experience in both Planner roles and Inventory Management roles, ideally in the “own brand” and / or apparel industry.
• Affiliation with Accent Group Core values “Make it happen” attitude
  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