One of Australia's most recognised fashion retailers is seeking a Head of Planning to lead the commercial engine of the business. With a strong presence across stores, online and international markets, this is a brand where creativity and commercial discipline go hand in hand.

You will own the planning strategy end to end, translating business goals into clear financial plans and making sure the right product lands in the right place at the right time. Working closely with Buying, Design, Retail, E-commerce and International, you will be the voice that brings clarity and confidence to every trading decision.

This is a role for a leader who wants genuine influence. You will shape how the business plans, lift the capability of your team and play a key part in driving profitable growth.

What you will be doing
Strategy and financial planning

- Set and own the planning strategy across all channels and markets
- Lead seasonal and annual financial planning, including sales, margin and inventory budgets
- Manage open-to-buy and inventory health, balancing growth ambitions with stock discipline
- Deliver clear, insight-led reporting and recommendations to the executive team

Range, space and stock

- Partner with Buying and Design on range architecture, option counts and product mix
- Drive allocation,



replenishment and stock flow to maximise sell-through and full-price sales
- Plan for the specific needs of international and online channels

Leadership and capability

- Lead, coach and develop a team of planners and allocators
- Simplify processes and build consistent ways of working across the function
- Bring the business on the journey, making planning a trusted, proactive partner rather than a reporting function

About you

- Senior planning leadership experience, ideally within fashion or apparel retail
- A track record of delivering planning transformation or growth in a multi-channel or international business
- Solid commercial and analytical capability, with the judgement to read the market and the customer
- Confidence influencing at executive level and challenging constructively
- A people leader who builds capable, engaged teams
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, design-led culture where product is at the heart of the business

Why apply

- An executive-level role with real scope to shape the planning function
- A globally recognised Australian brand with a loyal customer following
- Close collaboration with creative and commercial leaders
- The opportunity to leave a lasting mark on how the business plans and trades

For a confidential conversation, click "Apply" or contact Paul McNulty at JIVARO.

📌 Head of Planning (Melbourne)
🏢 Jivaro
📍 Melbourne