Merchandise Manager - Marketplaces

Make your mark as we build our marketplace future.

Brand Collective is entering an exciting new chapter as we build our marketplace capability and create a new digital retail channel for our portfolio of brands

We’re looking for a Merchandise Manager to own the end-to-end range and buying strategy for our newest venture from day one. You'll lead range planning, open-to-buy, forecasting and in-season trade for owned-stock lines, balancing product, inventory and commercial performance to hit sales, margin and stock targets. It's a rare chance to make your mark on a range built from scratch, come on the journey with us.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Build and lead the merchandise, buying and range strategy
• Plan balanced seasonal ranges across brands, categories, price points and key retail moments
• Own open-to-buy, sales, margin and inventory plans, and forecast with discipline
• Manage demand forecasting, purchase orders, allocation and replenishment
• Trade in-season, analysing sales, sell-through, margin and stock cover, and acting on what you see
• Run pricing, promotion, markdown and clearance strategy alongside our Ecommerce & Marketing team
• Spot risk early, overstock, stockouts, slow movers, and move fast on it
• Build supplier relationships that deliver commercially
• Own weekly merchandise reporting and bring insights and recommendations to trade meetings

ABOUT YOU

• 6+ years in merchandise planning, buying, allocation or category management, ideally fashion, footwear, lifestyle or multi-brand retail
• Proven experience owning range plans, open-to-buy, sales and margin forecasts
• Strong commercial instincts and confidence translating data into decisions
• Confident building supplier relationships and negotiating outcomes
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets; bonus points for retail planning or ERP system exposure
• Someone who thrives on building something from the ground up

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?

This is your chance to build a range and merchandise strategy from the ground up for our new marketplace. Apply now and make it yours.

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.