Senior Merchandise PlannerHybrid

Apply Professional offices in Norwest Business Park with flexibility to work remotely 2 - 3 days per week. Close to Metro station and free parking. Job no: HKF6M $ Supportive team & work environment including flexible work arrangements $ Full-time role close to public transport & parking $ Generous staff discount & development opportunities Reporting to the Head of Product, this full-time role will be the key player in effectively planning and managing our merchandise for ECCO across Australia & New Zealand. CREATE THE FOOTPRINTS OF TOMORROW At ECCO, you become part of a global family of more than 23,000 people who are proud to support a high quality, innovative, sustainable and responsible shoe manufacturing company. ECCO respects our world environment by reducing emissions, waste and consumption of materials, energy and water. We produce and sell high-quality modern shoes and accessories through our diverse workforce who receive lifelong learning and development at all stages of their career. About the role: ECCO Shoes Pacific is seeking a talented and passionate Senior Merchandise Planner to join our amazing supportive team in our Support Centre at Norwest Business Park! Reporting to the Head of Product, this full-time role drives strategic merchandise planning across categories/channels, driving business performance through advanced forecasting, analytics, inventory optimisation, and commercial decision-making aligned to business objectives. Tasks & Responsibilities: Develop and manage category plans and forecasts aligned to budget and reforecast targets Drive assortment planning by product attribute, store grading, and customer demand Provide strategic recommendations to maximise profitability, stock productivity, and revenue growth Influence seasonal planning direction and commercial decision-making Drive inventory optimisation strategy across categories and channels Drive strategic stock productivity initiatives Develop advanced inventory forecasting and replenishment frameworks Provide strategic insights to influence merchandise build of AUNZ OTB and SKU plans by season/month/category Provides insights to inform trading decisions through advanced commercial analysis Assists Head of Product in development of pricing, markdown, and lifecycle strategies aligned to profitability goals Provide executive-level reporting and commercial insights to support business strategy Build strong cross-functional relationships across Product, Retail, Ecommerce, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams Design advanced reporting frameworks, dashboards, and automated analytical solutions using Power BI and advanced Excel modelling Works highly autonomously with ability to manage complex priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision Leads planning best practice, supports capability development of junior team memberss, and drives capability uplift across the function Skills & Experience: To be successful in this role you will need the following: Prior experience in a similar role Sales analysis and forecasting ability Excel - intermediate to advanced level SAP experience or similar A highly proactive and collaborative approach to your work Well organised with excellent planning skills Strong attention to detail with attention to high quality Excellent numeracy and communication skills Be innovative, ask questions and be assertive where needed Quick learner Perks & Benefits: Extensive merchandise planning experience within a retail environment Advanced commercial acumen with strategic business influence Advanced analytical capability with ability to interpret complex datasets and deliver strategic insights Expert-level advanced Excel modelling and forecasting capability Advanced Power BI capability including dashboard creation, data modelling, and automated reporting solutions Exceptional organisational capability with proven ability to work unsupervised to strict deadlines Exceptional attention to detail while balancing strategic priorities Highly developed influencing and executive communication capability Builds strong cross-functional relationships and acts as a strategic business partner Drives innovation, process improvement, and strategic transformation initiatives Demonstrates thought leadership and mentors others Anticipates business risks and drives strategic solutions proactively Thrives in ambiguity and leads through change effectively If this sounds like you... APPLY Today! To see more of ECCO please visit: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/ECCO?lang=en Salary Base salary $80K + super + product + development! Published on 23 Jun 2026, 3:30 AM