Merchandise Planner - Technology at The Warehouse Group

Kaipātiki, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandise Planning, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Budgeting, OTB Management, Stock Optimization, Range Planning, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Commercial Acumen, Analytical Capability, Strategic Thinking, Demand Planning, Markdown Strategy, Inventory Management, Promotional Cycles

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description The Warehouse Group (TWG) has become a Kiwi household name, proudly serving communities across Aotearoa for more than 30 years. We’re the country’s largest general merchandise retailer, spanning The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery and Noel Leeming. Agility and collaboration sit at the heart of how we work, enabling us to adapt quickly, innovate boldly, and deliver for our customers every day. This is an exciting moment to be part of TWG, as we transform our planning capability to become even more brand-led, data-driven and customer-centred. Job Description We are looking for an experienced and commercially savvy Merchandise Planner - Technology to lead planning across some of our most exciting and fast-moving categories, including Mobiles, Accessories, Gaming and wider Consumer Technology. In this role, you’ll combine strong analytical capability with strategic thinking to build financial plans, optimise stock flow and shape category performance. You’ll work closely with Buying and Supply Chain to deliver the right range, at the right time, at the right price, keeping our customers at the centre of every decision. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will influence category strategy, interpret insights into clear actions, and help drive profitable growth across a diverse set of technology-driven products. What you’ll be responsible for Own the financial planning cycle across Technology, including OTB, budgeting and forward forecasting. Work with Demand planning teams to deliver accurate demand forecasts, factoring in promotional activity, seasonality and long range trends. Partner with Buyers to develop commercially strong assortments and range plans to drive sales, margin and stockturns. Analyse product, customer and performance data to identify risks, opportunities and actionable insights. Optimise stock flow and lifecycle management, ensuring strong availability while minimising overstocks and aged inventory. Manage markdown strategy and category spend to deliver profitable outcomes and protect stock ROI. Translate complex data into clear, compelling insights that influence decision-making across Buying, Supply Chain and Commercial teams. Contribute to long-range category strategy through insight-driven recommendations and strong cross-functional collaboration. Qualifications We’re looking for someone who is commercially sharp, highly analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. To be successful, you will have: 3–5+ years experience in Merchandise Planning (retail or FMCG). Proven capability in managing OTB, forecasting and budgeting in a multi-SKU environment. Strong numerical and analytical skills, able to turn complex data into clear and actionable insights. Experience working with promotional cycles, supplier-funded rebates/scanbacks, and branded tech suppliers (advantageous). Experience working with forecasting and visualisation tools RELEX, Power BI & MicroStrategy (advantageous). Excellent communication and stakeholder management, able to influence and collaborate effectively. A proactive, curious, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial acumen. Comfort operating in fast-moving, dynamic environments where agility is key. Additional Information By being brand-led and retail-focused, we are intentional about having the right people in the right roles, allowing us to perform work that truly makes a difference. We offer a dynamic and supportive team environment working with like-minded people and can promise exciting work that make an impact everyday! We also offer a range of benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career which include hybrid working (up to 2 days from home), team member discounts across brands, wellbeing support, leave benefits (birthday, charity day, and 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent team members) and more! Contract Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

The role involves owning the financial planning cycle for Technology categories, including OTB, budgeting, and forecasting, while partnering with Buyers to develop commercially strong assortments. Responsibilities also include optimizing stock flow, managing markdown strategy, and translating complex data into actionable insights to influence category strategy and drive profitable growth.