Planning Manager

Are you a strategic retail planning expert with a passion for leading high-performing teams? We're on the hunt for a Business Manager – Merchandise Planning to lead our Merchandise Inventory & Planning team. You’ll play a key leadership role within our soft goods business unit, aligning inventory forecasting and replenishment strategies to supercharge sales, gross margin, and stock efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multimillion-dollar stock turn, P&L, and working capital.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, eCommerce and trade partners
• Create and drive seasonal financial plans to meet and exceed BU targets.
• Oversee sales, margin, and inventory performance — keeping your finger on the pulse of the business.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planning professionals — keeping engagement and capability sky high.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Strategic smarts: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute merchandise planning strategies that drive commercial results.
• System expertise: Strong hands-on experience with merchandise planning systems, forecasting and replenishment tools (e.g. JDA, SAP, BW), and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Category planning acumen: Skilled in planning for complex merchandise dynamics including size curves and seasonality across various product categories.
• Financial fluency: Confident managing multi-million-dollar stock positions, optimizing stock turn, and driving P&L outcomes.
• Analytical excellence: Capable of interpreting large datasets to extract insights and drive business decisions.
• Collaborative style: Exceptional communicator and cross-functional collaborator who builds strong partnerships at all levels of the business.
  
  

Why Join BCF?

At BCF, we're more than retail – we're a community built on passion for the outdoors. Part of the Super Retail Group, you’ll have the stability of a powerhouse brand and the freedom to make your mark.

We Offer

• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• Ongoing leadership development and growth opportunities
• Great staff discounts across our iconic brands
• Assistance considered for relocation to Brisbane with hybrid work flexible working
  
  

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and be part of a team that plans smarter, works better, and celebrates success together.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: Super Retail Group celebrates diversity and fosters a workplace culture of inclusion. We know that a diverse and inclusive environment benefits our employees and enhances our customer experience.