About the Role
As Assistant Planner, you will support the maximisation of sales and profitability through inventory management and planning activities. You'll work closely with key stakeholders across Buying, Marketing and retail operations while helping ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time!
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor sales performance, stock levels and changing market trends
* Support stock allocation, replenishment and stock transfers across multiple brands and product categories
* Manage replenishment processes to ensure strong in-stock availability and fulfilment outcomes
* Assist with inventory consolidation across stores to maximise stock productivity
* Support forecasting of core programs and liaise with suppliers and vendors
* Maintain planning tools including WSSI and Buy Sheets
* Prepare weekly reporting and performance analysis
* Assist with supplier purchase orders and contract management to ensure timely stock delivery
* Work closely with key stakeholders on promotions, campaigns and long-term planning initiatives
* Support seasonal planning and budget requirements
* Analyse consumer trends to support buying and inventory decisions
* Complete post-season reporting and category analysis
* Create and maintain vendor packs
* Assist with markdown analysis and promotional event planning
* Prepare ad hoc reports and provide business insights as required
About You
You're highly organised, analytical and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. You enjoy working with data, building relationships and finding opportunities to drive results.
You'll bring:
* Previous experience in planning assistant, allocations or a similar retail support role is desirable
* Strong analytical and numerical capability
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Strong organisation, prioritisation and time management skills
* A proactive "make it happen" attitude
* Ability to adapt and work in a dynamic environment
* Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills
* Reliability and accountability with a willingness to take direction and learn
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel proficiency
Why Join Us?
* Career growth opportunities across Accent Group's portfolio of brands
* Generous team discounts
* Collaborative and energetic team culture
* Work within an exciting, fast-paced retail business
* Opportunity to develop your planning career with an industry leader
At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.
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