Allocator / Junior Planner

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Strandbags Full time

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We're on the lookout for a strategic, data-savvy and commercially-minded Planner to join our team at our Pyrmont Head Office.

As a Planner, you'll be at the heart of decision-making at Strand and you will play a crucial role in driving business success through insightful analysis and effective merchandise planning. Reporting to the Planning Manager for Fashion, you'll work closely with the Planning & Buying teams to build strategies that deliver on sales, margin and stock efficiency targets.

This role is made for someone who thrives on numbers, brings previous Planning experience at a medium to large high-volume retailer and knows how to turn insights into action. You'll join a collaborative, fast-paced team with plenty of opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your Planning career

Visa Sponsorship potential for candidates who meet the relevant criteria.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Analyse sales data and market trends to create seasonal category plans and identify growth opportunities
  • Manage Open-to-Buy budgets and ensure stock levels, sales mix, pricing, and margins align with business goals
  • Build strategic range plans with the right product assortment, using data and trend analysis to support buying decisions
  • Prepare and maintain store grading plans across all channels, factoring in display capacity, demographics, and sales performance
  • Monitor in-season trading and recommend pricing, markdowns, or promotional activity to optimise sales and margins
  • Plan product allocations and replenishment based on forecasted sell-through and store profiles, including new store packages
  • Coordinate the execution of promotional events and campaigns, ensuring timelines and launch objectives are met
  • Provide clear reporting and insights to support cross-functional decision-making
  • Attend weekly trade meetings, presenting performance highlights and actions to drive results
  • Visit stores to provide support, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with planning and product strategies

What's in it for you?

  • Transformational Business
  • Supportive leader with international experience
  • Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Who You Are

  • Extensive Merchandise Planning experience in a fashion apparel or accessories retailer
  • Strong retail and commercial acumen
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail
  • Proven experience achieving sales, profit and margin goals
  • Good understanding of trends within the industry
  • Customer-centric focus
  • Initiative to recognise and identify potential problems early and implement solutions
  • Ability to build relationships and partner with stakeholders at all levels, with strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Deadline-driven and results-focused
  • Strong experience of best-in-class merchandise planning applications
  • Advanced level Excel skills

Who We Are

It all started from one simple idea: We're all going somewhere.

Founded in Australia in 1927, STRAND traversed its way to becoming the household name for being the destination store for bags while being a proud evolution and celebration of its rich Australian heritage.

With an online store and over 300 physical stores across Australia and New Zealand, we are shaping a global company that drives innovation and opportunities. We are a collective of experts who are constantly evolving, soaring out of our comfort zone, and have a thirst to engage and inspire people with the stories, initiatives, and direction that bring out the best in themselves and others.

At STRAND, we believe in putting people first. We work hard to ensure we are collaborative, humble and results-driven. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team that thrives on passion and purpose, there's never been a better time to join us. Apply today

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelAssociate
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionStrategy/Planning and Supply Chain
  • IndustriesRetail

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