Posted: 18 June
The role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Planner to join a dynamic .
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.
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