Head of Merchandise Planning - Relocate to Melbourne

FOREVER NEWStep into the world of Forever New, where fashion meets innovation. As one of Australia’s leading global fashion brands, we’ve grown from our Melbourne roots to over 450 stores worldwide with a thriving online presence. Our success is driven by our passionate community of creative thinkers, retail experts, and forward-looking innovators who bring our vision to life - to make it her moment.At Forever New, we’re not just designing beautiful fashion; we’re transforming how technology powers every touchpoint of our business. Join us as we continue to evolve our digital ecosystem and deliver seamless experiences to our customers around the world.
THE PERKS WE OFFER YOUAs a valued member of the Forever New family, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your success and wellbeing:

• Open to interstate and international talent, with relocation support available for exceptional candidates
• Sponsorship available for international candidates
• Enjoy a generous 40% employee discount, with additional discounts for family and friends.
• Subsidised daily coffee and lunch at our on-site cafe
• Celebrate special moments with loyalty and birthday leave
• Receive referral incentives for introducing talented people to our team
• Access to wellbeing and sustainability initiatives that support your overall health and purpose
• Thrive through continuous learning and development programs
• Be recognised through our reward and service awards programs
• Benefit from subsidised parking at our vibrant Richmond Head Office
• Gain global exposure across five continents, expanding your horizons and career opportunities.

YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITYLead the commercial strategy of a globally expanding fashion brand. As Forever New celebrates 20 years of brand success, we are entering an exciting phase of international growth. We are seeking a visionary and commercially astute Head of Planning to define and lead the global merchandise planning strategy across markets and channels.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping the financial architecture of the business and driving sustainable, profitable growth.ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the GM of Merchandising, you will:

• Define and execute the global planning strategy aligned to brand and growth objectives
• Lead seasonal financial frameworks, profit planning and investment prioritisation
• Drive margin optimisation and capital efficiency across all channels
• Shape international market strategies, tailoring financial architecture to diverse customer and climatic landscapes
• Partner with Buying, Design and Executive stakeholders to align commercial vision with product strategy
• Lead, mentor and elevate a high-performing Planning function
• Influence cross-functional decision-making at a senior level

This role owns the commercial lens of the business — ensuring disciplined growth, strategic investment and long-term profitability.

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER USYou are a strategic planning leader with:

• 5-10 years’ experience in fashion retail planning, including several years in a leadership role
• Extensive experience within fashion retail planning at a senior level
• Proven success leading large-scale financial strategy across multiple markets
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience managing stock, margin, and profit
• Advanced planning systems knowledge (WSSI, Excel; Power BI advantageous)
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of retail competitors, customer trends, and international markets

WHY THIS ROLE IS EXCITING

• Directly influence commercial outcomes across local and international markets
• Lead a high-performing team in a fast-growing, global fashion brand
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams at every level of the business
• Work in a culture that’s values-driven, supportive, and inspiring
• Drive meaningful change through strategic planning, stock optimisation, and commercial insight

OUR VALUESAt Forever New, our values guide how we work together and make decisions:

• Think Customer
• Respect for All
• Keep it Simple
• Take Responsibility
• Act with Pace

LOCATION: Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRelocation support available for interstate and international candidates.