Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to fill the position of Planning Manager.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead all planning functions, processes, and team members
* Certainly Team Leadership
* Coach team members to develop existing skills and enhance performance
* Provide counsel to Senior Leadership Team on performance and highlight any risks
* Build collaborative relationships with all key functions
* Build strong, collaborative relationships with store teams
* Financial Planning: Drive strategic plans to support overall business growth by bringing product strategy to life Budget development of all key KPIs (Sales, GP, Intake, CSOH, GMROI & Stockturn) in line with agreed financial targets from Head of Merchandise / General Manager for all brands within portfolio Lead and manage the forecast review process in collaboration with the buying team to identify opportunities and risks and put plans in place to deliver budget/forecast outcomes Monthly tracking of KPI's to compare with budget, forecast and prior year Management of OTB - accurate allocation of funds to maximize sales and inventory metrics, whilst minimizing risk and markdowns Manage volume lines and in stock requirements Analytics and Reporting Monday Trade Meeting - Provide commentary and insights into the week that was, as well as any risks/opportunities to the forward plan Provide counsel on any trade actions required to drive sales and profit Post Seasonal Review process/Post Seasonal Analysis to highlight opportunities Conducting analysis and making recommendations on an ad-hoc basis Brand Partner Relationships Build and maintain strong relationships with brand partners Represent Accent Group's core values in all brand relationships Develop and maintain good communication with all suppliers to achieve proactive outcomes Inventory Management Management of promotional calendar and financial plans Management of markdowns in line with business aged inventory KPIs, delivering profitable outcomes Retail support Communicate relevant information to stores using the appropriate channels Visit stores regularly to understand local market and receive feedback from store team Core Values Live and breathe Accent Group's core values.
What We Are Looking For
* Computer skills – Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and AP21
* Minimum 3 years' experience as a merchandise planner or manager
* Strong Customer Focus and professional approach Ability to handle working in a diverse and dynamic environment Self-Starter with excellent communication and problem-solving skills