Junior planner (melbourne)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Planner to join a dynamic team at kikki.K.

Responsibilities

• Maximise the sales and profit potential of assigned departments through detailed seasonal plans for sales, stock, open‐to‐buy (OTB), markdowns, stock turns, and gross profit (GP).
• Monitor and analyse current performance, recommending re‐plans to optimise future sales and profit performance.
• Prepare and present post‐seasonal analysis, identifying successes and opportunities for future planning.
• Manage store gridding for allocations, factoring in sales performance, store capacity, and demographics.
• Oversee stock allocations and replenishments to ensure timely and effective distribution.
• Manage markdown processes, including loading promotions, preparing markdown style summaries, and aligning with the Merchandise Planner and Planning Manager on spend.
• Continuously enhance reporting, option/range planning, and allocation/replenishment processes to improve decision‐making and financial outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Allocator or Planning Assistant in a related field.
• Experience in homewares, hard‐goods, home textiles, or gift products is highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in Business, Commerce, or Retail Management (preferred).
• Strong planning and organisational skills with a high level of commercial acumen.
• Results‐focused with a proven ability to identify and maximise business opportunities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with merchandise planning systems is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of category and product‐specific buying behaviours.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem‐solving.