Part of the Accent Group portfolio of brands, Stylerunner is the world’s leading digital destination for premium activewear & footwear, delivering the latest on-trend styles to the fashion devotees around the globe who love to lead an active lifestyle. We have a fun and collaborative culture, dedicated to delivering excellence for our customers.Our Mission is to deliver the most fashion-forward curation of active and off-duty to our customer in a unique, innovative, and personal way. The Stylerunner product range is unlike any other store. We showcase top tier, highly sought-after collections from over 70 established and emerging designer brands.
About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Merchandise Planner to join our team in Sydney based in Alexandria. This role involves deeper ownership of product areas, providing data-driven insights, and partnering closely with Buying and Planning teams to maximise sales, margin, and stock efficiency. As our Junior Planner, you’ll drive profitable growth by owning inventory, sales, and margin planning across the business. The Junior Planner ensures the right product is in the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity—balancing demand, cash flow, and margin outcomes.
Key Responsibilities will include: Financial Planning & Forecasting • Support the management of seasonal and annual sales, margin, and inventory plans • Support OTB (Open-to-Buy) and in-season re-forecasting • Support the broader planning function to ensure we deliver against revenue, GP%, and stock turn targets
Inventory & Stock Management • Optimise stock levels across stores and online • Manage intake, allocation, and replenishment strategies • Drive actions to minimise markdowns and excess stock
Trade & Performance Analysis • Analyse weekly trade performance (sales, sell-through, WOS, margin) • Identify risks and opportunities, recommending clear actions • Partner with Buying to react quickly to trade trends
Range & Assortment Planning • Support range architecture (depth vs breadth, size curves, lifecycle) • Align assortment plans with financial targets and customer demand • Contribute to category growth strategies
Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Buying, Retail, Ecom, and Supply Chain • Ensure alignment between demand planning and execution • Influence key commercial decisions through data
Reporting & Insights • Deliver clear, actionable reporting to leadership • Provide insights to improve planning frameworks and accuracy • Continuously refine forecasting models and too To be successful you will ideally have: • Demonstrated 2–5+ years in merchandise planning or retail analytics • Strong commercial acumen with a bias to action • Advanced excel / planning tools capability • Ability to interpret data and confidently present insights and recommendations with advanced excel skills • Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment • Proactive and adaptable with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively • Understanding of retail planning principles and stock life cycle management If you are a motivated individual with a passion for fashion and a keen interest in merchandise planning, we want to hear from you!
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