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Retail Merchandising
Merchandise Planner Full Time NEW
About the Role
Are you a master of numbers with a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences? At Arc’teryx, you’ll play a key role in shaping our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels across Retail and eCommerce throughout ANZ.
As a key stakeholder in our seasonal Go-to-Market process, you’ll help balance brand storytelling with commercial performance through strategic assortment planning, forecasting, reporting and in-season execution. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure every product launch is successful, inventory is optimised, and our assortments connect with the local consumer.
What You’ll Do
- Build and execute guest-focused assortments across Retail and eCommerce channels
- Develop financial and visual seasonal assortment plans aligned to commercial targets
- Support seasonal forecasting and buy planning across assigned categories
- Analyse consumer trends, local market insights and competitor activity to identify opportunities and risks
- Drive assortment optimisation, seasonal flow and store capacity planning
- Partner closely with HQ and local teams to ensure assortments meet channel and guest needs
- Collaborate cross-functionally across Brand, Retail, eCommerce, Marketing, Demand Planning, Allocations and Supply Chain
- Monitor and manage product lifecycle performance to optimise sales, margin and sell-through
- Deliver detailed reporting and analysis on category and product performance
- Utilise historical and current sales data to forecast inventory and in-season trading performance
- Support monthly and seasonal product launches across Retail and eCommerce channels
- Review sell-through data and take decisive action to improve sales and inventory efficiency
What You’ll Bring
- 2+ years’ experience in merchandise planning/buying within DTC or wholesale channels.
- Proven experience in local Merchandise Planning within women’s apparel is essential
- Strong understanding of merchandise planning processes, forecasting and inventory management
- Advanced analytical and Excel skills with the ability to translate data into commercial decisions
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience within apparel, footwear, outdoor or sporting goods is highly regarded
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce or a related discipline preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, bonus + super.
- Free product and generous allowances to get you kitted out for all your sporting adventures!
- Flexible working environment, including additional school holiday flexibility / support.
- Support in career development, wellbeing, and personal growth.
- A chance to work with a global leader in the outdoor apparel industry.
- A collaborative and innovative workplace where your ideas are valued.
If you’re ready to combine your analytical prowess with your love for creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you!
