Assistant Planner
Seeking a Junior Planner to join our client, a global leader in women's fashion blending modern femininity with timeless elegance. From event dresses to workwear, their ranges cater to all, with specialized lines for various sizes. With over 100+ stores across 10 countries around the globe and a thriving e-commerce store.
Headquartered: Melbourne
Perks
Birthday leave
1-day WFH per week
Generous clothing discount
Subsidised car parking
Early Friday finishes once a month
Culture & wellbeing activities
If you're interested in hearing more about this position please send your CV to jessica@whointhezoo.com.au to organise a confidential chat.
Hiring Consultant: Jessica
Job Code: 755905
Please note only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Monitor sales and external market activity
- Review range plans with Buyers and Planners
- Contribute to ideas for sales and profit performance
- Work alongside Planners to manager in-season open to buy using the WSSI to ensure budget and re-plan stock levels are met
- Understanding ACCC guidelines
- Maximise profit and minimize risk via stock management and realistic sales and profit forecasting
- Review product trends and respond with ideas for future orders placed looking at sales patterns to maximise sales and profits
- Margin management aligned with promotional activities and department budgets
- Manage terminal stock targets with educated trading decisions
- Contribute to planning strategies alongside the Planner
- End of month and post season reporting to optimize departmental strategy
- Work alongside Buyer, Designer’s and Planners to promote a well-balanced framework offering the right mix of products
REQUIREMENTS +
- 2-3 years as an Allocator (For a Womenswear brand – desirable)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Financial and business acumen
- Proven track record of effective stock management
- Planning and organisational skills