Business Manager - Planning

At BCF, we don’t just sell gear — we help customers get out there and live their passion. And behind every great range is a smart, strategic planning team making it happen. We’re on the hunt for a Business Manager – Planning to lead our Soft Goods (Clothing & Footwear) business unit — a dynamic, seasonal and high-impact category where great planning truly drives performance.

Why this role matters

This is a senior leadership role at the centre of our merchandising engine. You’ll lead the planning strategy, inventory investment, and demand planning capability for your business unit — ensuring the right product lands in the right place, at the right time, to drive sales, margin and stock productivity. You’ll also lead a high-performing team, shape how we plan across channels, and influence outcomes right across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and deliver the planning strategy for Soft Goods - aligning to Business Unit objectives and driving sales, margin and inventory performance
• Lead financial planning and inventory investment decisions, including budgets, seasonal targets, forecasting, replenishment and OTB management
• Drive stock productivity and performance outcomes through data-led insights, sell-through strategies and continuous review of key metrics (e.g. stock turn, GMROI)
• Partner and influence across the business - collaborating with Merchandising, Supply Chain, eCommerce, Marketing and Trade Partners to optimise stock flow and availability
• Build, lead and evolve a high-performing planning team, embedding best practice processes, tools and continuous improvement across planning capabilities

What You’ll Bring

You’re equal parts strategic thinker and commercial operator — confident leading through complexity and influencing outcomes across the business. You’ll also bring:

• Proven experience leading a merchandise or demand planning team in a retail environment
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing large inventory portfolios, stock turn and working capital
• Deep expertise in forecasting, replenishment and merchandise planning
• Advanced analytical capability — able to translate data into clear actions and recommendations
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in apparel and footwear categories highly regarded, in seasonal and non-seasonal replenishment.

Why join BCF?

• Flexible hybrid working based out of our Strathpine Support Office
• Performance-driven rewards – Competitive salary package with additional bonus linked to commercial outcomes
• High-impact leadership role – Visibility across senior stakeholders with the ability to shape strategy and execution
• Generous team member discounts across BCF, Supercheap Auto, rebel & Macpac as well as access to Corporate Perks programme
• Real career acceleration – Strong track record of internal progression and cross-brand mobility
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team culture that genuinely lives and breathes the outdoors

Step into a role where your planning decisions directly shape performance, influence strategy, and help millions of Aussies get outdoors.

Apply now and lead the plan behind the adventure.

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