Discover your place at Brand Collective

ABOUT BLACK PEPPER

For more than 45 years, Black Pepper has been creating thoughtfully designed collections for women who value comfort, confidence and timeless style. With a strong national retail network and a loyal customer following, we're passionate about delivering quality products and exceptional customer experiences that keep our customers coming back season after season.

ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

As our Senior Merchandise Planner, you'll play a key leadership role in driving the commercial success of one of Brand Collective's largest and most established apparel brands. Working closely with Buying, Design, Marketing and Retail teams, you'll develop strategic merchandise plans that maximise sales, profitability and inventory performance across the business.

Leading and mentoring a Merchandise Planner and Allocator, you'll combine commercial insight with strong analytical thinking to influence key business decisions, optimise inventory and help shape the future direction of the Black Pepper product range.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Develop and deliver seasonal merchandise plans, forecasts and budgets that drive sales, profitability and inventory productivity
• Analyse trading performance, identifying opportunities and risks while providing commercially focused recommendations to stakeholders
• Optimise inventory, replenishment and markdown strategies to maximise sell-through and minimise excess stock
• Partner closely with Buying, Design, Marketing and Retail teams to align product strategies with customer demand and seasonal trading plans
• Lead assortment planning across stores and channels, ensuring the right product mix is available at the right time
• Present weekly and seasonal performance reporting, providing clear insights that support business decisions
• Mentor and develop a Merchandise Planner and Allocator, providing coaching, guidance and day-to-day support while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Drive continuous improvements across planning processes, reporting and inventory management

ABOUT YOU

• Proven Merchandise Planning experience within fashion, apparel or retail, ideally in a high-volume environment
• Previous experience mentoring or leading team members, or ready to step into a leadership role
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to turn data into actionable business insights
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using merchandise planning systems
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence cross-functional teams
• Highly organised with the ability to balance strategic planning and day-to-day trading priorities

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Product allowance & Generous discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!
• Exclusive LK Group discounts – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• Access to sample sales – Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
• Leave when it matters – Celebration leave, paid parental leave, volunteer leave.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Corporate Discount on Health Cover, Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Lead the planning strategy behind one of Australia's most established womenswear brands and help shape every season's success.

ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE

Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!  

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today to bring brands to life!

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.