About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Australian fashion and lifestyle brand with a national store network and a fast-growing online business. Known for strong product, a loyal customer base and a collaborative culture, the business is entering its next phase of growth and is investing in its planning capability.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Planning, you will own the financial and merchandise planning for a key product division across stores and online. Working closely with Buying, Allocation, Marketing and Finance, you will turn data into clear commercial decisions that drive sales, margin and stock productivity.

Key responsibilities include:
Building and managing seasonal and in-season financial plans, including sales, margin, intake and inventory targets
Delivering pre-season range plans and option counts in partnership with Buying
Managing open-to-buy and reforecasting regularly to protect stock health and cash flow
Analysing weekly trade and identifying opportunities and risks, with clear recommendations for markdowns,



chases and reallocation
Presenting performance insights and strategy to senior leadership
Mentoring and developing junior planners and allocators

About You
5+ years of merchandise planning experience in fashion, footwear or apparel retail
Solid commercial acumen with a proven record of improving sales, margin and stock turn
Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning systems such as Anaplan, Board, RMS or similar
Confident communicator who can influence cross-functional stakeholders
Analytical, curious and comfortable making decisions in a quick-paced workplace
Experience across both bricks and mortar and online channels is highly regarded

What’s On Offer
Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
Hybrid working with flexibility
Generous staff discount
Explicit career progression in a growing business
A supportive, high-performing team culture

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