Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our planning team as an Assistant Planner.
In this role, you will support the buying and planning process by ensuring efficient actioning of all orders, communication with the supply base, delivery centre, and stores with appropriate allocations of all merchandise.
You will work closely with the Buyer to plan product flows that will enable the department to achieve set sales plans.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience monitoring and reviewing allocations for stores, planning buying, pricing, and shipment management across apparel categories.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and numeracy skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, and a love of data and problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with Planner on SWOT analysis and commentary, presenting to Planner and Buyer
* Assist Planner in building and maintaining Assortment Plans and Buy Plans
* Monitor store sales performance and review RFC stock with Planner & Merchandise Allocator
* Communicate with DC on despatch priorities in weekly despatch meeting
* Process order management
* Price Markdowns and review further markdowns
* Leading Allocator with Distribution DC forecast and container management
* Attend and present distribution plans at weekly meetings
* Prepare and generate both structured and ad-hoc reports for Planner and Buyers
Requirements:
* Fashion/Design/Merchandising diploma or Business/Commerce degree
* Previous experience in a similar role within Planning team fashion retail (apparel)
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy, numerical skills
* Competent with MS suite, specifically MS Excel and Word
* Strong administration skills
* Self-motivated and results-driven
Why Us?
We offer a dynamic and purpose-driven company where you can contribute to our impact initiatives and participate in our long-standing community partnership program.
You will join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity, and growth.
We offer some amazing benefits, including free onsite parking, generous team member product discount, discounted private health insurance, great team member referral bonus, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities.