Merchandise Planner

Requirements

The Company.. 

Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. At Salomon, we're all about pushing boundaries and living life to the fullest. As a leading outdoor sports brand, we design performance-driven gear that empowers adventurers around the world.  

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. 

The Role...

Due to internal promotions and the rapid growth of our brand in ANZ, we have a vacancy  of Merchandise Planner. Your focus will primarily be on D2C Retail. You will determine merchandise requirements to drive the best outcomes aligned with the brand strategy.. Day to day responsibilities include; 

• Lead the seasonal forecasting process for all Channels/Categories aligning to D2C financial plan
• Accountable for defining and creating the optimum purchasing strategies, based on consumer needs whilst maximising sales, margin and profit to the business
• Deliver sales, margin, and inventory forecasts with variance analysis vs. plan at channel/ store level
• Manage a core line plan to maximize trading & own closing stock targets & actions associated
• Partner with Merchandise Managers to balance category investment & buy depths/grades
• Manage the trading environment & provide weekly/monthly trading reports to leadership
• Partner with channel leads to build seasonal / annual financial & commercial targets in line with brand/category/channel strategic intent
• Build and manage OTB by category and channel – top down / bottom up; BA/Category/Article
• Develop and evolve the store grading & capacity system to maximise inventory, flow & operational improvements
  

Skills and Experience...

A range of skills are necessary including: 

• Demonstrated experience of DTC merchandise planning, with exposure within an expanding brand.
• A proven capability in managing and planning Open to Buy budgets to successfully achieve financial outcomes
• Experience in footwear, gear/accessories product categories with great understanding of consumer within a D2C environment
• Knowledge and experience with merchandising systems, processes and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills – experience in creating reports and analyzing data.
• Strong MS Office knowledge especially Excel

So What’s on Offer: 

• A fantastic opportunity to join a company that combines your skills and passions 

• The ability to make the role your own and grow this performing category 

• Great benefits across all brand’s products 

• Dynamic culture with the ability to develop your career  

• Grow with Amer- Our ANZ footprint is rapidly expanding as we continue to be successful within the market.  

Equal Opportunity 

Amer Sports is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fuelled by curiosity and acceptance.  

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.  

Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter today!