Merchandise Planner - 12 Month Contract

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few

• Free standard OnePass membership

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our Merchandise team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

About the role

A true partner within the Merchandise Team, the Merchandise Planner is responsible for analysing and communicating trading performance, developing category strategic initiatives. Through thorough analysis, the Merchandise Planner will collaboratively manage inventory health, managing the product lifecycle through the effective review of the merchandise assortment, promotional program and deleted inventory sell through.

The Merchandise Planner leads the monthly forecasting and budget process, communicating plans which take into account current performance and recommended actions to drive performance.

This is a true business partner role which will need you to build strong cross functional relationships to ensure that business and merchandise strategies are achieved.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Analyse & communicate actionable insights on trading performance to develop strategies and in-season tactical activity to drive financial performance
• Collaboratively managing and understanding inventory health, including supplier performance, allocation recommendations to optimise return.
• Collaborating on strategic initiatives, reviewing previous years' performance, and preparing a forward financial plan, including the budget.
• Management of deleted and promotional stock, lifecycle performance, and promo results to make recommendations and take action.
• Building strong relationships with business partners and stakeholders
• Partner the buying team on range reviews & merchandise concept trails to deliver widest range & best experience for our customer
• Communicating results, actions, and impacts to leaders, and driving the financial formal monthly reporting process.
• Conducting range analysis, reviewing assortment performance, determining the best use of space and optimizing clearance outcomes.

About You

You additionally will have:

• Tertiary qualification in finance, economics, commerce is preferred
• 3+ years’ merchandise planning experience or have worked within a similar role, ideally with a large retailer
• Experience in seasonal planning, budgeting and category management
• Microsoft Suite experience, advanced Excel and data analytics capabilities (Power BI experience favourable)

Additional Favourable Skills

• IBM TM1 COGNOS

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au.

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.