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Merchandise Planner

OSCA 619932

Employed

1,500

Part-time share

9.7%

Female share

61.8%

Median age

37 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Merchandise Planner is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Plans, organises and controls merchandise by analysing sales data and market trends to forecast product demand.

What they typically do

  • Analyses sales data and market trends to create merchandise plans on forecast product demand
  • Manages financial planning, forecasting and open-to-buy budgets
  • Collaborates with buying and marketing teams to develop and manage product assortments and promotional strategies based on market analysis and financial planning
  • Manages inventory across stores to ensure optimal stock levels, minimise excess inventory and prevent stockouts
  • Monitors sales performance and adjusts merchandise plans as needed
  • Conducts financial analysis to track profitability and make recommendations for improvement

Where they work

Retail Trade

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Merchandise Planner.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.