Job no: 944131
This role would suit someone who has experience in a similar role and looking for an opportunity to develop their career with an Australian Brand
Manage all aspects of product planning and supporting the merchandising strategy within the business whilst overseeing the inventory in stores, maximizing on opportunities which help deliver on key sales targets and other financial KPI's.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Overseeing daily stock management of allocations & replenishment to all stores;
* Continual assessment of opportunities and risks in stock flow that will have an impact on sales;
* Maintenance of continuity lines flows for core styles by colour;
* Monthly and Weekly Wssi updates with a focus on month end inventory and clearance of stock;
* Management of clearance strategies for underperforming styles & product categories;
* Providing quarterly Swot analysis to the business highlighting key lessons ;
* Management of all markdowns and overseeing the communication to all channels.
With Group Head of Planning:
* Setting up OTB at a category level at the beginning of the season for sign off by the business;
* Producing seasonal planning packs for financial sign off;
* Working with the buyer to provide quarterly range plans that meet the overall business strategy;
* Researching the market for any new product categories that are being considered by the business;
* Reviewing & recommending amendments to the global retail pricing matrix at the beginning of the season;
* Merchandising contribution to relevant business projects i.e. Implementation of a merchandise planning system;
Your skills & attributes
* tertiary qualification in a relevant field;
* highly computer literate (advanced excel);
* experience of sap &/or retail express systems a plus;
* you're an able multitasker, prioritising your workload appropriately;
* you're customer centric – everything you do is with our customer in mind;
* you have a strong focus on developing & sustaining collaborative and productive relationships;
* you are creative, innovative & you think differently in dealing with both opportunities and issues;
* you're a strong, clear & concise communicator;
* you provide feedback as & when required to all levels of the business;
* you are organised & efficient, with a strong focus on achieving results;
* you are passionate about leading the culture of fashion for bold and individualistic people