SENIOR PLANNER | AUSTRALIAN CONTEMPORARY RETAILER
Are you a strategic thinker with an eye for numbers and a passion for luxury fashion? This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact Senior Planner role with one of Australia’s most celebrated premium womenswear labels. You’ll join a brand known for its refined aesthetic, elevated craftsmanship, and consistent global growth. If you’re looking for a role where your decisions influence product strategy, drive commercial performance, and directly support brand expansion, this is a career move worth making.
The Role:
As Senior Planner, you will be a key commercial partner across Planning, Merchandising, Design, Wholesale, and DTC. This role is central to the brand’s success, and you’ll play a critical part in shaping seasonal assortment strategies, guiding investment decisions, and optimising inventory across all channels. You will lead reporting, forecasting, allocation, and operational planning with a high degree of autonomy—making this a fantastic role for someone looking to elevate their planning career within luxury fashion.
About the client:
Our client is a globally recognised Australian luxury fashion brand celebrated for its modern elegance, meticulous tailoring, and strong internationalpresence. With boutiques, concessions, and a thriving eCommerce channel, the business continues to grow while maintaining a boutique, creative culture where innovation and collaboration thrive. Joining this brand means being part of a tight-knit, high-performing team that values excellence, creativity, and initiative.
Hiring Consultant: Seiran
Job Code: 1150454
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
Reporting & Analysis
- Lead weekly to seasonal performance reporting and deliver actionable insights.
- Conduct pre-market analysis and present post-season reviews to guide future strategy.
- Analyse promotions, pricing, and margins to drive profitability.
- Oversee replenishment models, best-seller reporting, and cross-channel trade consolidation.
- Produce ad hoc reports to support commercial objectives.
Allocation
- Develop and manage strategic allocation plans across boutiques, concessions, and eCommerce.
- Identify store and regional trends to maximise sell-through and minimise markdowns.
- Ensure accurate, timely allocation aligned with launch timelines and size curves.
Planning & Forecasting
- Lead range architecture planning with Merchandising and Design.
- Monitor in-season performance and recommend reorders, transfers, and markdowns.
- Provide fabric, trim, and packaging forecasts at key milestones.
- Support assortment planning, DTC strategy, and VM planogram needs.
Operations
- Manage data integrity across CENTRIC, JOOR, and AP21.
- Validate product data across Sales, DTC, and Production to maintain critical path alignment.
REQUIREMENTS +
- Strong leadership and communication skills, especially when managing tight deadlines.
- High analytical capability with deep understanding of retail math, OTB, and margin optimisation.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning systems (CENTRIC, JOOR, AP21, or similar).
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for luxury fashion.