Why You Will Be Excited About This Role

This is a rare senior leadership opportunity at one of Australia's most enduring fashion houses — a deeply considered aesthetic and a product that speaks for itself. As Global Head of Merchandise & Planning, you'll take full strategic ownership of the merchandise and planning function across both the Australian and International markets, working at the highest level of the business to shape what the brand buys, how it plans and how it grows.

•    Lead and shape the merchandise and planning strategy across AU and International markets

•    A genuine seat at the leadership table — reporting directly to the CEO

•    Own the department, the team and the long-term commercial direction

Why You Will Like Working Here

This is a House built on craft, integrity and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and those values extend just as much to how the business is run as to the product itself. You'll work alongside a team of dedicated, passionate people in an environment that respects both commercial rigour and creative vision equally.

With an expanding presence across globally, the commercial complexity of this role is genuinely exciting — and the brand's independent spirit means the right person has real scope to make their mark.

•    A heritage brand with the ambition and momentum of a growing global business

•    Work directly with the CEO, Creative Director and department heads

•    A culture built on dedication, integrity and excellence in everything it does

What You Will Be Working On

•    Lead the Merchandise & Planning team — setting strategy, managing budgets and developing your people

•    Own the topline OTB across all markets, including option and drop recommendations

•    Drive channel and product lifecycle strategy, inclusive of global product workflow

•    Conduct seasonal category analysis to inform strategic plans and collaborate on pricing strategy

•    Present weekly trade performance to department heads and collaborate with channel owners on store budgets

•    Partner with VM to ensure the best product is supported by strong visual merchandising strategies

•    Oversee merchandise monitoring across all delivery windows and product statuses

What Type of Person Will Be Successful

•    8+ years' experience across merchandise planning roles, with demonstrated leadership experience

•    Qualification in fashion merchandise management, business or a related discipline

•    Commercially sharp with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate data into strategy

•    Advanced Excel skills; with retail solutions software highly regarded

•    A confident, credible leader who builds strong relationships across all levels of a business

•    Highly organised, agile and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

•    Someone who connects deeply with the values of a luxury, heritage fashion brand

Backgrounds in Head of Planning, Merchandise Manager, Senior Merchandise Planner or Planning Director roles within fashion or luxury retail are all welcome.

How To Apply

We'd love to hear from you — even if you don't tick every box. Apply now or reach out directly. If this role isn't quite right, we may have something else that is.

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