The Role
ADMINISTRATION and SYSTEMS
1. Maintenance of AP21 and Range Plan
2. Raising EANS, price tickets and communicating with stores on any product or pricing changes
3. Assist in both of the Buying and Planning administration and management of processes and procedures to deliver ranges to stores with accurate product information
4. Communicate and liaise with internal and external functions all relevant information
5. Assist Allocator where required for stock allocations, consolidations and replenishment across our Stores, using store grading and targets to maximize sales opportunities
6. Set up and manage tactical activity and markdown in system
7. Maintain Product attributes and impeccable data integrity
REPORTING
8. Run regular reports and work with Planning Team to interpret the analysis and actions for their department as a result
9. Provide support to planners on reporting and analysis on daily sales, weekly sales by store, end of month inventory and post season analysis
10. Understand the characteristics of product and how to maximise sales through attribute reporting
PRODUCT
11. Responsible for sample management and tracker
12. Review trade reactions, summarise and update on a weekly basis with the team
13. Responsible for comp shopping
RANGE
14. Creation of Buying Boards, line sheets and updating range plans
15. Liaise with wider business functions on sample management for key meetings in the Buying Calendar and in the progress of the ranges to final store execution
16. Responsible for raising POs
17. Order and chase PR samples and assist marketing with campaign imagery
18. Pull samples to be shot Online and Visual Merchandising
PRODUCTION & LOGISTICS
19. Manage up to date Production Tracker
20. Assist weekly production meetings with the wider team to manage the progress of the product and ensure on-time delivery of the ranges. Escalate any production issues to that would effect on-time delivery of ranges to store.
21. Support Assistant Planner with Logistics Communications and Delivery Schedules.
You
22. Experience working in a retail environment
23. Experience in and/or knowledge of a fashion retail Buying and/or Planning Department would be advantageous
24. Relevant qualification in Commerce, Business or Retail related is highly advantageous
25. Ability to manage and interpret data
26. Strong attention to detail
27. Effective numerical, critical thinking and analytical skills
28. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (suite)
29. Strong communication skills and attention to detail
30. Excellent time management and organisational skills
31. Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks and take initiative
32. Loves all things Product and has an active interest in Fashion
Where do I sign?
As part of the APG family you'll enjoy plenty of exiting rewards and benefits.
33. 50% discount on all brands
34. Flexible working - hybrid of work from home and in our beautiful offices
35. True work / life balance, including 4pm Friday finish
36. Birthday leave
37. Culture Club - monthly social events, monthly morning tea and more
38. An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
39. Paid Parental Leave
40. Recognition and Service awards
41. Employee Referral Program