Merchandise Planner - Dangerfield

Merchandise Planner - Dangerfield

Founded in Melbourne in 1986, Dangerfield is an iconic Australian alternative clothing brand that started in a small Prahran store and has since become a leader in fashion. By drawing inspiration from pop culture, music, nature, and vintage styles, we create timeless and versatile pieces that empower individuality and creativity, helping our customers stand out from the crowd and defy the mainstream.

We’re currently looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our Dangerfield team based at our head office in Abbotsford.

The role involves taking ownership of merchandise planning from concept through to sale  - shaping the numbers behind the ranges our customers love. You'll bring sharp retail planning skills, strong financial acumen, and a genuine feel for trends to a fast-moving, close-knit team where your work has real, visible impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Producing accurate, timely weekly, monthly, and seasonal trading reports

• Developing and owning merchandise plans and contributing to financial forecasts

• Overseeing and training the Planning Assistant

• Understanding sales and trend performance by account and category to spot opportunities early

• Keeping departments in the loop on in-season changes, with clear, practical merchandising assistance and recommendations

• Delivering end-of-season reporting - including TY/LYcategory and colour selling analysis, best sellers/reorders, bought vs sold

• Managing stock movement: allocation, consolidation, end-of-season recalls

• Demonstrating proficiency in AP21 data entry and system administration for the role

• Setting up and contributing to range reviews

• Arming the retail team with the tools they need - selling reports, line lists, pricing

• Partnering across the business with Marketing, Finance, Production, Design and Retail teams to keep everyone aligned on the bigger picture.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience as a Planner or similar role within fashion/apparel

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Fashion Merchandising or related field (or equivalent on-the-job experience)

• Skills in Excel and relevant planning systems (e.g. AP21)

• Strong retail knowledge, financial acumen, and a knack for solving problems with data

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

• Experience in market analysis and customer trends

• Confident, clear communication and a deadline-driven mindset

• Rights to work in Australia.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to be part of a portfolio of a beloved, distinctive Australian brands

• Generous staff discounts across Factory X brands

• On-site parking

• Dogs are welcome and adored in the office!

Please note: that this role is being managed internally, we are not seeking or accepting inquiries or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies for this role.