SENIOR PLANNER | WOMENSWEAR FASHION RETAIL
Full-time | Permanent
Our client is a much-loved Australian womenswear brand with a strong national store network and a growing international presence. They’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to take ownership of their department’s trading performance and lead a talented planning team.
The Role
Reporting to the Planning Manager, you’ll be responsible for maximising profit across your department, from range concept through to sell-through. You’ll partner closely with Buying, Design, Production and Supply Chain, and lead a team of Planners, Assistant and Junior Planners, and an Allocation Analyst.
Why apply?
This is a chance to step into a senior, high-impact role with a respected fashion brand, where your commercial decisions directly shape the business and your leadership grows the next generation of planners.
Interested? Email your CV to juliana@whointhezoo.com.au or apply via the link for a confidential discussion in the new year.
*Only suitable candidates will be contacted in relation to their application.
Hiring Consultant: Juliana
Job Code: 1707064
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Trading the department to maximise sales and profit, reacting quickly to sales trends and market activity
- Managing in-season open to buy using the WSSI, keeping stock levels on budget
- Driving margin through tight control of markdowns, promotions and terminal stock
- Building 6-month and rolling category budgets with the Buyer and Planning Manager, covering sales, margin, stock cover, pricing, option plans and production
- Creating balanced range frameworks with Buying and Design, with the right mix of category, colour, fabric and price architecture
- Analysing rate of sale and size performance to guide width and depth decisions
- Overseeing stock flow to warehouse and stores, including new store builds and peak trading periods
- Leading, coaching and developing your team, including performance reviews and succession planning
- Visiting stores and the warehouse regularly to stay close to the product and the customer
REQUIREMENTS +
- 5+ years’ planning experience in fashion retail
- A proven track record in stock management and trading a department to profit
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with sharp analytical skills
- Experience leading and developing a team
- Advanced Excel skills
- Solid understanding of critical path and its impact on delivery
- Confident communication and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- A genuine passion for fashion and a strong read on the competitive landscape
- A relevant Certificate, Diploma or Degree