Merchandise Planner - Fishing, Outdoor & Adventure Categories

US$0.00 Join a leading distributor of global outdoor and adventure brands Excellent staff discounts across all company brands Competitive salary and great team environment Brittain Wynyard is a well-established New Zealand distributor of leading sports, adventure and lifestyle brands, and they're after an experienced Merchandise Planner to join the team in central Auckland. It's a great chance to get hands on with global brands across three categories: Fishing, Outdoor (think Coleman, WildTrak and more) and Adventure (Sea to Summit, Osprey, Scarpa, Black Diamond and more). Given the breadth of these ranges, you'll need to come from a background managing high-SKU categories.This isn't a role suited to someone used to a small, simple assortment. Beyond that, the position is crucial in ensuring the right product assortment, effective inventory management and accurate sales forecasting, all while keeping up with market trends and working closely with key stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Developing and executing product strategies across the Fishing, Outdoor and Adventure categories Managing inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment and minimise stock issues Leading sales and stock forecasting to align with sales and business goals Overseeing the product life cycle from inception to sell-through analysis Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers Utilising sales data and market trends to make informed decisions on product assortment Collaborating closely with sales, marketing and finance teams to drive successful product launches and promotions Monitoring market trends to keep product offerings competitive and appealing Providing regular reports on inventory, sales performance and forecast accuracy The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in merchandise planning, ideally within sporting goods or outdoor retail A proven background working across high-SKU product ranges, comfortable with scale and complexity Expertise in inventory management and sales forecasting Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems Analytical skills for interpreting sales data and identifying trends Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams A genuine passion for fishing, camping and outdoor adventure is a big plus! What's on offer: Generous annual bonus for achieving sales targets and KPIs Excellent staff discounts across all company brands Great culture and amazing wellbeing initiatives Central Auckland office Competitive above market salary This is a fantastic opportunity to work with top outdoor and adventure brands while playing a key role in driving the success of categories that fuel outdoor adventures. #J-18808-Ljbffr