Senior Merchandise Planner | Perri Cutten

The Role
At Perri Cutten, we're proud of our heritage as one of Australia's most iconic womenswear brands. We're looking for an experienced Senior Merchandise Planner to drive commercial performance, optimise inventory and support profitable growth across the business.
Reporting directly to the General Manager and partnering with key stakeholders, you'll lead merchandise planning, forecasting and stock management to maximise sales, margin and inventory productivity. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on business performance.

Other responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Develop and manage seasonal and annual merchandise plans
Lead range planning in partnership with the General Manager
Manage Open to Buy (OTB), stock flow and inventory investment
Oversee assortment planning, allocation and replenishment strategies
Drive sales, stock turn, sell-through and gross profit performance
Manage markdowns, clearance strategies and stock lifecycle management
Forecast and manage the Perri Cutten BSR merchandise program
Analyse trading performance and provide actionable recommendations
Lead weekly trade meetings and communicate key performance insights
Ensure marketing and promotional events are supported by appropriate stock levels
Oversee stocktake processes and stock consolidation initiatives
Guide the Allocator to ensure right stock at the right location and minimise missed opportunities
Build strong relationships across Product, Design, Finance, Retail, and Distribution teams.

About You
You are a commercially savvy planner who thrives on turning data into action. You're confident influencing stakeholders, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution, and identifying opportunities that drive profitable growth.

You'll bring:

Minimum 5 years' experience in merchandise planning within a retail environment
Demonstrated success managing merchandise plans, inventory and financial performance
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
Advanced planning, forecasting and stock management skills
Experience working with Fashion ERP systems such as Apparel 21 or similar
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
High attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
Experience within fashion apparel retail will be highly regarded.

At Austin Group we provide:

Competitive salary package
Generous product allowance
50% discount across GAZMAN, Perri Cutten & Cable for yourself and immediate family
Free onsite parking at our Malvern Support Office
The flexibility to work from home each Friday
A commitment to invest in ongoing professional training and development
The opportunity to help shape the future product direction of one of Australia's most recognised womenswear brands
A friendly, motivating and rewarding team environment where achievements are recognised