Head of Merchandise Planning

Job Description

Head of Merchandise Planning (JOB-321501) Location: Chippendale, Australia Sector: Fashion Salary: Competitive Our Brand Synonymous with accessible luxury, casual glamour and an ineffably Australian appreciation for the good life, Oroton is the preeminent luxury lifestyle brand in Australia, founded in Sydney in 1938. Oroton has become one of Australia’s most prestigious and iconic brands, celebrated and loved for its unique heritage and ability to stay at the forefront of international trends. Today, all of our products are designed in Australia by our talented design team and crafted using the finest materials which are sourced from around the world. The Role In a refreshed team structure, this is a new role at Oroton that leads Merchandise Planning for all categories and channels. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the role leads a team of 4 planners and analysts and will be accountable for developing and executing merch planning strategies that maximise sales and margin. The successful person in this role will be a key stakeholder in ownership of inventory management across the business. Working alongside the buying, production, logistics and design teams, this role will be a critical lynchpin in the Oroton growth journey. Key responsibilities include: Develop short and long term strategies and seasonal plans aligned with business goals for growth and market trends Ownership of inventory and stock levels across all Oroton channels to ensure the right product mix is available in the right location Lead financial planning activities, working closely with the commercial finance team and others to set business targets and promotional calendar Utilise data driven insights to drive demand forecasting, trend analysis and identify opportunities Support future state thinking through a close collaboration with design and production teams to ensure future ranges are meeting business needs Lead a group of planners and invest in their growth to support career development in-house What we are looking for: The successful person in this role will be a leader who can work cross-functionally with ease and enjoys the pace of a fast retail environment. We are looking for: 3-5 years’ experience in a senior merchandise planning role or Head of position, ideally in a premium fashion environment Proven track record developing and executing effective merchandise strategies A strong understanding of fashion cycles, trends and consumer behaviours that will underpin decision making and promote thoughtful debate Expertise in merch planning tools, and ideally experience in implementation and roll out of new tools and software related to merch planning Strong analytical skills and an ability to tell the story in a way that is compelling and achieves buy-in cross functionally Ability to balance creativity and commercial business strategy A considered approach to stakeholder management and engaging the relevant teams for various initiatives Leadership skills that nurture talent and provide growth opportunities Benefits and Culture: In joining Oroton, you will be joining a group of talented, fun and supportive individuals who are all committed to their craft and to the enduring success of this Australian iconic brand: Flexible working options for a hybrid approach to work Additional leave policy of 4 Recharge days per year, on top of annual leave entitlements Birthday leave Learning & development opportunities, with internal promotions a priority Generous product discounts and lifestyle benefits (fitness membership discounts, salary packaging options + more!) 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave including paid superannuation for eligible employees Access to our Employee Assistance Program and well-being initiatives If you love innovation and change, if you like to push the boundaries with new ideas, if you enjoy working as part of a team, then we would love to hear from you! Only applicants with working rights in Australia will be considered for this opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr