Merchandise Planner

_{17th August, 2026}

Merchandise Planner | Be Part of a Fashion Brand's Next Chapter

Some roles ask you to maintain what already exists. This one asks you to help build what comes next.

We're partnering with a fashion brand in the middle of genuine reinvention — rethinking its strategy, reshaping its range and actively exploring new avenues for growth. It's a rare moment in a brand's life, and they're looking for a Merchandise Planner who wants to be part of shaping it, not just watching it happen.

If you're energised by change, curious about the "why" behind the numbers, and ready to learn from planning leaders who've done this before, this is worth a conversation.

The Opportunity:

You'll join a business that's on the front foot — questioning old assumptions, testing new ideas, and genuinely open to doing things differently. As part of the planning team, you'll play a hands-on role in shaping range strategy and commercial decisions during a period where those decisions actually matter and are felt across the business.
You won't be planning in isolation. You'll work closely with senior planning professionals who are invested in developing your thinking, not just reviewing your numbers — the kind of environment where questions are welcomed and mentorship is real, not just a line in a job ad.

What sets this apart:

• A business in genuine transformation, not just talking about change but acting on it
• Direct exposure to senior planning leadership and the strategic thinking behind major business decisions
• The chance to influence range and assortment strategy during a pivotal growth phase
• Real room to develop — technically, commercially and as a future planning leader

What You'll Do:

• Build and manage financial and range plans that support the brand's evolving strategy
• Partner with Buying and Design to shape assortments that reflect where the brand is headed, not just where it's been
• Manage OTB, stock flow, markdown and margin to deliver commercial outcomes
• Bring an analytical, curious lens to trade — spotting opportunities and risks early
• Contribute to the bigger strategic conversations happening across the business as it explores new growth opportunities
• Learn directly from senior planners and leadership, building the skills and commercial judgement to grow your own career

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in merchandise planning within apparel or fashion retail
• A genuine curiosity and appetite for learning — comfortable asking questions and stretching into new territory
• Solid commercial and analytical skills, with the judgement to know when to trust the data and when to look deeper
• Confidence to contribute ideas in a business that's actively looking for fresh thinking
• Adaptability and resilience — this is a business in motion, not standing still
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships across Buying, Design and Leadership

Joining a brand through change means getting a seat at the table while the big decisions are still being made — not after the fact. It's a genuine opportunity to grow faster than you would in a business that isn't changing, surrounded by people who want to help you do it.

If you'd like to know more, please send any queries or your CV to:

Shelley Buchanan �� shelley@planningtalent.com.au �� 0451 728 613