Group
Occupation
619932 Merchandise Planner
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
619932 Merchandise Planner
Plans, organises and controls merchandise by analysing sales data and market trends to forecast product demand.
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Analyses sales data and market trends to create merchandise plans on forecast product demand
- Manages financial planning, forecasting and open-to-buy budgets
- Collaborates with buying and marketing teams to develop and manage product assortments and promotional strategies based on market analysis and financial planning
- Manages inventory across stores to ensure optimal stock levels, minimise excess inventory and prevent stockouts
- Monitors sales performance and adjusts merchandise plans as needed
- Conducts financial analysis to track profitability and make recommendations for improvement