Lorna Jane, 857 Kingsford Smith Drive, Eagle Farm, Queensland, Australia Req #1691
Monday, 6 January 2025
Why Lorna Jane? At Lorna Jane, we're more than just activewear; we're a movement that inspires women to live their best, most active lives. We're passionate about empowering our team and customers alike, with a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. When you join Lorna Jane, you're joining a family that values growth, wellbeing, and making a positive impact.
What is the role? We're seeking an Assistant Merchandise Manager to join our Brisbane Head Office.
In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for creating and executing merchandise strategies that drive sales, profitability, and stockholding targets. You'll play an essential part in coordinating with cross-functional teams and using your analytical skills to assess company performance and market trends. Your key goal: ensuring the right products get to the right locations at the right time, every time.
What You'll be doing Assist in creating and managing merchandise plans, including sales, stock turn (Ideal Soh units), and margin targetsAnalyse historical data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and adjust plans accordinglyMonitor and report on the performance of categories, collections, and product lines, providing actionable recommendationsTrack slow-moving and overstocked items, proposing markdowns or promotional strategies to improve sell-throughEnsure all promotional prices set are within Margin benchmarks to support the profitability of sales channelWork closely with buy and production, marketing, retail, and online teams to ensure alignment on product launches, campaigns, and delivery timelinesLiaise with online & retail teams to address inquiries, provide stock updates, merch operations and upcoming promotional plansMaintain knowledge of competitive and market trends to support product and pricing strategiesOversee replenishment processes and stock transfers to meet customer demandPrepare weekly, monthly, and seasonal merchandise reports, analysing performance metrics such as sell-through rates, margins, and sales trends.Provide detailed insights to guide decision-making and future planning. Contribute to post-seasonal reviews to evaluate performance against targets.Who We're Looking For We're seeking someone who has:
5+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, or a related roleStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentA collaborative mindset with a customer-centric approachOur Commitment to you At Lorna Jane, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We embrace diversity in all its forms and have worked hard to ensure our hiring practices are fair and free from bias.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who may need special accommodations during the recruitment process to let us know how we can support you by emailing .
Why you'll love working here Prime Location: Enjoy free onsite parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.Onsite Café: Start your day right with our Nourish Café, where you can enjoy healthy and delicious meals without leaving the office.Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of generous discounts on the latest Lorna Jane collections, so you can live the active life we promote.Early Access: Be the first to see and experience our new collections before they hit the stores. As part of the HQ team, you'll get exclusive early access to view our latest designs.Community Engagement: Get involved in company events and initiatives that support and inspire our community. You'll have the chance to participate in events that align with our mission of empowering women to live their best lives.Team Spirit: Join a supportive team that's more like a family. We celebrate our wins together and collaborate to make a real impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr