Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few

Free standard OnePass membership

Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the role:

A true partner within the Merchandise Team, the Merchandise Planner is responsible for analysing and communicating trading performance, developing category strategic initiatives. Through thorough analysis, you will collaboratively manage inventory health, managing the product lifecycle through the effective review of the merchandise assortment, promotional program and deleted inventory sell through.

The Merchandise Planner leads the monthly forecasting and budget process, communicating plans which take into account current performance and recommended actions to drive performance.

What's involved:

Analyse & communicate actionable insights on trading performance to develop strategies and in-season tactical activity to drive financial performance

Collaboratively managing and understanding inventory health, including supplier performance, allocation recommendations to optimise return.

Collaborating on strategic initiatives, reviewing previous years' performance, and preparing a forward financial plan, including the budget.

Management of deleted and promotional stock, lifecycle performance, and promo results to make recommendations and take action.

Building strong relationships with business partners and stakeholders

Partner the buying team on range reviews & merchandise concept trails to deliver widest range & best experience for our customer

Communicating results, actions, and impacts to leaders, and driving the financial formal monthly reporting process.

Conducting range analysis, reviewing assortment performance, determining the best use of space and optimizing clearance outcomes.

Who we're looking for:

You will have the ability to engage, liaise and work cross functionally with stakeholders to ensure that business and merchandise strategies are achieved.

You’ll need:

Tertiary qualification in finance, economics, commerce is preferred

Proven merchandise planning experience or have worked within a similar role, ideally with a large retailer

A collaborative team orientated approach

Strong financial acumen with highly developed numeracy and analytical skills

Accountability in seasonal planning, budgeting and category management

Microsoft Suite experience, advanced Excel and data analytics capabilities (Power BI experience favourable)

High attention to detail with the ability to priorities and meet deadlines

Experience with IBM TM1 COGNOS (advantageous)

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au and a member of the team will be in touch. 

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We’re a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today.

Please note that if your application progresses to the reference check stage, you may be required to submit a police check. If your search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.