Planner (Fashion) - Melbourne, Australia

REQUIREMENTS Matric, relevant qualifications advantageous, 2-3 years relevant retail experience Strong financial, commercial business acumen & Computer literacy in MsOffice (Excel) Proven track record of effective stock management in a fashion business Effective negotiation, influencing, planning and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure, working to tight deadlines with a high attention to detail Knowledge of the High Street competitors and able to form educated opinions to effect commercial decisions Understand all critical path elements and their impact on delivery Ability to work autonomously and as a team player, confident and engaging communicator with the ability to deliver presentations and influence key stake holders Ability to coach and develop your team Ability to manage key relationships effectively to deliver the business strategy DUTIES Financial Accountability Trading the Department to Maximise Profit Achievement of the financial parameters and targets Respond to sales and external market activity, maximise profit and minimise risk Monitor and review product balances, proactively question future orders ensuring the trend investment and delivery will maximise sales and profit Review and monitor range plans regularly with Buyer & generate ideas to improve sales Manage in-season open to buy at department/category/season level Margin management through the effective control of markdowns and promotions Manage terminal stock targets driving educated trading decisions In conjunction with Buyer & Planning Manager, propose category budgets, in line with strategic review, covering a 6 month (and 6 months rolling) with respect to KPIs of sales and profit, ,margin management, mark-downs etc. Post business planning sign off Incorporate space planning and relevant departmental store budget proposals Range Management Construct a well-balanced range framework which offers the right mix of category High level financials and range framework from beginning of order sign off and summarised at the completion Monitor and ensure a clear and sensible price architecture which drives maximum sales and profit for the business Monitor and analyse current size performance and understand category/product type history to maximise product sell through Ensure Production Managers are updated monthly on production space requirements per department Ensure category delivers innovation, speed to market and calculated risks in new trends Stock Optimisation Supply and Store Optimise store performance by working with your Planning and Allocation Analyst to ensure stock is allocated to store based on philosophy of right store, right stock, right time Manage the stock build of new stores in a manner that maximises store potential Obtain feedback from store teams with respect to product and store performance Liaise with supply chain and production, monitoring commitment and intake, controlling stock flow based on realistic forward projections at the required level for the department Assign release week when a product has started production Liaise with Supply Chain to ensure all stock is picked and allocated to store in line with the critical path and release schedules Regular in-season reviews of profit return versus space invested Manage key events and items to ensure deliveries and deadlines are met, e.g. window launches, promotions, editorial Team Management and Development Maximise team performance through effective people management to drive efficiency and profitability Provide clear communication, guidance and coaching when required Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.

Location: Cape Town City Centre, ZA

Posted Date: 5/22/2024