Job Description
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Job no: ******
n Work type: Full time
n Location: VIC - Metro
n Categories: Merchandise
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Harris Scarfe is one of Australia's longest trading retailers with over 175 years of experience. We currently operate 65 stores across Australia with a growing online presence.
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We are part of the iconic Spotlight Retail Group. An Australian owned and operated global retail organisation that includes some of Australia's most successful retailers encompassing the Spotlight, Harris Scarfe & Anaconda brands.
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We are seeking an experienced merchandise Planner with at least 3+ years' of retail planning experience within Apparel
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More About the Role
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Reporting to the General Manager of Planning, you will be partnering with your Buyer and leading your Allocator to implement your department's strategy to deliver sales & profit results.
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What You Will be Doing
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Working collaboratively with your Buyer to build financial budgets that support the overall business outcomes
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Develop post seasonal and strategic plans on a half yearly basis with the buyer and agree forward department strategy aligned to company strategy and objectives
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Analyse and manage margin mix through stock turn, GMROI, assortment mix, markdown program and marketing program
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Review merchandise and financial performance weekly with buyer
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Monthly in season review of department performance with senior leadership team
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Ensure the best end cost to the business for the delivery of product
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Coach, guide and develop your allocator in line with business goals
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Ensure adherence to allocation guidelines and principles to manage stock to sales ratio, individual store forward weeks cover, stock turn, GMROI and return on floor space
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Establish and manage item plans for imports and local ongoing lines, to effectively manage stock flow to stores and optimise inventory investment to DC and stores
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Determine and maintain replenishment parameters managed to optimise inventory in core products
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About You
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You will have at least 3+ years' working in apparel planning
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Must have advanced Excel skills
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SAP and Micro Strategies experience will be highly regarded
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Demonstrated experience with effective stakeholder management
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Experience collaborating with retail operations and supply chain
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Strong analytical skills and adaptable to change
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Excellent communication skill – written and verbal
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Enjoy a fast paced and collaborative team culture
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Comfortable asking for help and willing to help others to achieve the best outcomes
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What's in it for you?
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Along with the career- growth opportunity of being part of this supportive Harris Scarfe team and a larger group, we can offer you
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Great salary base + Superannuation + Profit Share
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A culture that recognises initiative and creativity
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Centrally located office, close to South Melbourne market
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Perks- team discount, EAP, gym discounts and more
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You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
n No agency enquiries or applications please
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Advertised: 28 Jul **** AUS Eastern Standard Time
n Applications close:
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📌 Planner (Victoria)
🏢 Harris Scarfe
📍 Victoria