About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

About the role

As a Category Planner, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales, margin, and productivity across one or more product categories. Your focus will be on developing and implementing robust financial plans and budgets, building product ranges and assortments to ensure financial viability,



and in-season trading through effective management of opportunities and risks on key performance metrics.

This role requires close collaboration with the Demand Forecasting, Supply Planning, and Inventory Optimisation teams to ensure accurate forecasting and ordering aligned with category KPIs.

Key Focus Areas:
- Financial and merchandise analysis
- Delivery of financial KPIs
- Merchandise strategy, planning, and budgeting
- Range and Assortment planning
- Supplier liaison and stakeholder management
- Product lifecycle management
- OTB and clearance management
- Cross-team collaboration

You are a commercially savvy planner with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for delivering results. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Your ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable plans sets you apart.

About you

What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience in merch

📌 Category Planner (Vic)
🏢 Officeworks
📍 Vic