Product Merchandising Lead - 4 month contract

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Product Merchandising Lead, you act as the main link between product merchandising, commercial teams, and allocation functions, ensuring accurate stock planning, demand transparency, and efficient replenishment across markets. You oversee allocation and inventory flows, support decision‑making with data insights, and help deliver the right products to the right locations at the right time.

Act as contact point and partner-up with Sales Market Commercial teams on stock and inventory topics to facilitate strong commercial execution in Sales MarketsResponsible for the forecasting of supply in relation to demand, sharing insights and corrective measuresDecide and provide Sales Markets articles for final sale/ clearance, as well as for special campaigns per channelAct as the key point of contact for assigned SMs and warehouses on all allocation, replenishment, and stock management topicsFollow up stock on Sales Market level and review stock-balancing scenarios within a Planning Market (based on analyses provided by Inventory Leads)Responsible for the initial allocation from warehouses to stores in line with Sales Market plans (in target state, via AB2.0)Responsible for adjustments to replenishment speed and setting replenishment blocks or stops for seasonal stock/ predictable demandCreate transparency on incoming deliveries/ stock status to SM Commercial teams and Store Managers through regular stock update reportsWHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will partner closely with Sales Market Commercial teams, Inventory Optimization Leads, Allocation and Replenishment teams, and warehouse stakeholders. As the key link between product merchandising, commercial operations, and inventory management, you will collaborate across markets to align demand, stock allocation, pricing actions, and replenishment strategies that support strong commercial performance.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people with…

Commercial expertise: Solid understanding of retail and product merchandising processesAnalytical capabilities: Able to interpret sell-through and stock reports to identify improvement areasCommunication skills: Clear communication and collaboration skills across Markets and Continent teamsTool proficiency: Good command of Excel and interest in BI tools (e.g.; Power BI)Attention to detail: Detail-oriented; ensures high data accuracy in article tracking and reporting2–4 years in product merchandising, retail planning, or commercial operations within retail, fashion, or FMCGADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a contract role based in Sydney ending December 31st 2026. Due to GDPR, we only accept applications through our careers portal.

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.

Flexible working arrangements with the option to WFH 2 days per week. Subject to business needs. Receive 25% off H&M Group brands; H&M, COS, Monki, Weekdays, Arket, & Other Stories across the globe. Your career can take you anywhere with opportunities to grow across a global business. We proudly support internal progression, with a commitment to identifying and developing internal talent. When you grow, we grow. Up to 26 weeks of company paid parental leave for eligible team members. Access to our online learning platform, wellbeing support through our EAP, paid birthday leave and Flare membership with exclusive discounts

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.