Head of Merchandise Planning

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Head of Merchandise Planning

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We’re looking for an experienced leader to drive our merchandise strategy from planning through to delivery, ensuring optimal sales, profitability, and community impact across all channels.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

Lead the Merchandise Planning team to deliver performance, development and succession aligned to our mission and values

Oversee the full merchandise planning cycle and Open‑to‑Buy to achieve sales, margin and stock‑turn goals

Build option counts and category budgets in partnership with the Merchandise team

Manage inventory flow across e‑commerce and retail to support an integrated merchandise and marketing calendar

Maintain 95% in‑stock availability on core lines, identifying risks early and acting fast

Provide clear, actionable assortment and buy‑plan insights, including style counts, colour weighting, size curves and stock‑turn assumptions

Develop and execute a profitable markdown strategy

Conduct market, trend, community and competitor analysis to uncover opportunities for growth

Analyse sales performance and provide regular reporting, insights and recommendations

Partner with Buying, Marketing, Operations and Finance to align planning with broader business strategy

Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing Planning team

Manage merchandise budgets, forecasts and profitability targets

Essential Skills And Exposure

Proven success in merchandise planning leadership, ideally within retail apparel

Strong analytical capability and strategic mindset

Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights

Excellent communication, relationship building and influencing skills

High proficiency with retail analytics tools and Microsoft Excel

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment

Passion for functional fitness and our community

Benefits And Perks

Be part of Australia’s fastest growing activewear brand – innovative ideas are celebrated

A vibrant, fun and collaborative culture

Epic team member discounts on our product and exclusive deals with local retailers and establishments

EAP to support your wellbeing

Personal development investment – complimentary access to our LSKD book library via Audible, and dedicated workshops and seminars

Location: HQ in Loganholme, Queensland (between Brisbane and the Gold Coast). We welcome applicants who can work from our office or remotely, where feasible.

So what do you need to get the gig? Turn this application upside down, blow it out of the water and show us why you want to be part of Australia’s fastest growing activewear brand.

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