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OSCA 2024 · 619932 · Skill level 2

Merchandise Planner: OSCA 619932

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Merchandise Planner is OSCA 2024 code 619932. It corresponds to ANZSCO 639211 Retail Buyer (in part), which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 619932

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 639211 · in part

    Retail Buyer

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 639211

The job

What a merchandise planner does

Plans, organises and controls merchandise by analysing sales data and market trends to forecast product demand.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Analyses sales data and market trends to create merchandise plans on forecast product demand
  • Manages financial planning, forecasting and open-to-buy budgets
  • Collaborates with buying and marketing teams to develop and manage product assortments and promotional strategies based on market analysis and financial planning
  • Manages inventory across stores to ensure optimal stock levels, minimise excess inventory and prevent stockouts
  • Monitors sales performance and adjusts merchandise plans as needed
  • Conducts financial analysis to track profitability and make recommendations for improvement

Unit group 6199

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Questions

OSCA 619932: common questions

What is the OSCA code for merchandise planner?
The OSCA 2024 code is 619932 (Merchandise Planner), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 619932?
ANZSCO 639211 Retail Buyer (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Merchandise Planner on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 639211 Retail Buyer is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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