Merchandise Planner - Wholesale

JOB DESCRIPTION

Since 1853, we've been obsessed with innovation to meet people's needs. We invented the first blue jean. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines for our manufacturing partners. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. A company doesn't last 160 years by standing still. It endures by reinventing itself, striving to delight its consumers, winning in the marketplace, and by remaining true to its values. That's the story of Levi Strauss & Co.

About the Role

We’re on the hunt for a sharp, commercially-minded Merchandise Planner to drive performance across our wholesale key accounts. ole will act as a trusted advisor to the Wholesale Key Account teams (Merchandise & Sales) to support wholesale key account strategy and vision.This position is responsible for working with Sales, Order Management, and Inventory management to translate strategic direction & line productivity expectations to customers.

Employment type : Permanent, full-time.

Location : South Melbourne, VIC.

Reports to : Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management Lead, ANZ.

Why join us?

Work for an iconic global brand

Enjoy generous employee discounts

Flexible hybrid work model

Modern, ergonomic office and building

Community Days

Corporate Fridays – Take the last Friday of the month off (Jan–Oct)

Employee wellbeing support – Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to support style productivity targets

Collaborate with Commercial, Planning and Finance Teams to validate top-down targets

Roll-upand summarisebottom-up sales & inventory PC9 plan for key accounts

Manage reconciliation between bottom-up plans and targets

Work with inventory management to ensure consistent in-season shipments and stock demand accuracy

Partner with Merchandising team to manage the product lifecycle

Conduct quantitative analysis and insights to optimize line profitabilityand identify risks

Providing input to the development of wholesale planning reporting and analytics activities to ensure account productivity and inventory investment.

Manage and own the Core Forecasting Tool and optimise forecasts in conjunction with KAMs

Review business performance weekly with Key accounts to identify opportunities and threats

Manage sizing and sizing accuracy for customer accounts

To succeed in this role, you will need to have the following

5+ years in merchandise planning (apparel or FMCG preferred)

Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and trends.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

High Excel proficiency (SAS, SAP or similar planning tools are a bonus!)

Detail-oriented, deadline-savvy and agile in a fast-paced environment

Applications :

Please include 1) CV& 2) cover letter to apply. Applications will be considered as they are received, so don't wait - Apply today!

LOCATION

Level 7, 11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205

FULL TIME / PART TIME

Full time