Category Planner

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 merchandise or category planning


• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills


• Ability to manage budgets, OTB, and stock flow effectively


• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills


• Proficiency in planning systems and tools


• A collaborative approach and problem-solving mindset

For this key role we are looking for previous experience in a planning role within a retail environment. Ideally you have a commerce/business qualification and can demonstrate a high attention to detail with sound financial planning and analysis skills. A strong knowledge of planning and inventory systems plus advanced Excel skills will enable you to drive continuous improvement through accurate forecasting and review.

An ability to think with agility and pivot is required to maintain positive stock level positioning throughout the year. An excellent communicator with a critical mind and aptitude for reaching reasoned conclusions, you have an ability to influence and engage with internal and external stakeholders. Integral to the success of this role is the ability to build strong relationships, prioritise competing demands and show every-day initiative.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence!

Our culture

If you’re searching for an organisation that’s truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let’s make bigger things happen – for all of us!  We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

• We’re all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs. 


• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.


• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.


• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family


• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs


• OurFlexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia


• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth


• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve.  We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team.  We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.