Assistant Merchandise Planner

Assistant Merchandise Planner | Auckland

Love fashion and numbers? Join one of NZ's top retail brands and grow your merchandise planning career with real purpose and style.

About the Company :

Our client is a leading apparel retailer with a strong nationwide presence and a growing online footprint. Known for bringing accessible, on-trend fashion to their loyal customer base, they’ve built a reputation for quality, affordability, and authenticity. Behind the scenes, they foster a down-to-earth, collaborative culture where every voice matters.

Beyond great product, this is a business that genuinely cares — about their people, their customers, and their impact. They’re committed to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and supporting local communities, with ongoing initiatives that make a positive difference. It’s a retail brand with purpose, and it shows.

About the Role :

You’ll support one of the most exciting categories in the business, working closely with a talented Merchandise Planner and Buying team to optimise stock, sales, and margins. This role is analytical, fast-paced, and hands-on, ideal for someone who loves diving into the numbers but also appreciates the creative pulse of fashion retail. You’ll be responsible for :

• Assisting with forecasting, OTB management, and sales reporting
• Analysing sales trends and stock performance to identify opportunities and risks
• Supporting markdown and pricing strategies to drive sell-through
• Partnering with buying, supply chain, and retail teams to bring plans to life

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced planners in a supportive environment while playing a key role in commercial decision-making.

About You :

You may already be in an Assistant Planner or Allocator role, or working in a buying or planning support position within the apparel retail sector and ready for your next step. You’ll bring :

What’s on Offer :

If you’re ready to take your next step in merchandise planning and want to join a brand that blends creativity, commerciality, and conscience, we’d love to hear from you.  Apply now — interviews are underway | For any confidential questions, please email Dana at : dana@rwr.co.nz

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