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About Sussan

For more than 80 years, Sussan has been celebrating the spirit of Australian women, curating elegant, contemporary pieces that they love to wear, whether at work or play.

At Sussan, we strive to balance fashion with responsibility, always aiming to improve and find better ways to create the clothes that Australian women love. As part of The Sussan Group, we're proud to be a Certified B Corporation. This certification independently verifies that the Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency.

This shows that we are a category leader, with a future focus and we're passionate about bringing our team with us on the journey. Together, we're committed to the change that women want to see.

We are seeking a Merchandise Planner to join our collaborative Planning team, based in our Cremorne head office.

As a commercially minded and driven individual, you will play a vital role in the team, enabling the department and your category to achieve set sales plans and overall gross profit.

Reporting to the Planning Manager and partnering closely with our Buying team, your ability to build key relationships as well as effectively influence and solve problems will play an important part in your day-to-day and support your success in this fast-paced and hands-on role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Buying to develop detailed buying plans develop growth strategies
• Review range to ensure brand strategies and financial goals are being met
• Oversee the planning and re-forecasting of key items and volume lines
• OTB Management, continually identify & develop opportunities for achieving financial objectives
• Review store sales and allocations with Planning Assistants
• Liaise with internal & external teams as required

Skills & Experience:

• Allocation experience within retail - Apparel ideal
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience in reporting and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management capability

Why work for Sussan?

At Sussan we believe in creating a supportive and nurturing workplace that puts women and their needs first. Our team members are passionate about fashion, and we're committed to fostering an environment where our team can thrive.

• Join a Certified B Corporation and become a team member of a vibrant, purpose-driven workplace that values both innovation and impact.
• Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
• Participate in our long-standing community partnership program with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)
• Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity, growth, and, most importantly, future thinking.

We also offer some amazing benefits, including:

• Free onsite parking
• Generous team member product discount
• Discounted private health insurance
• Great team referral bonus
• Flexible working arrangements

If you're ready to contribute to the change women want to see, consider a career with the Sussan.

The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.

Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionStrategy/Planning and Analyst
• IndustriesRetail Apparel and Fashion

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