Junior Planner

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

**Job no**: 993575

**Work type**: Full-Time

**Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner

**Categories**: Merchandise

**The Role**

An exciting opportunity to join Iconic brand, Country Road as a Junior Planner. This position reports to the Merchandise Planner and is pivotal in supporting the success of the channel. This role is responsible for the preparation of the merchandise plans for the season, buying/quantification, as well as the proactive management of sales, stock and profit.
- We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work collaboratively as part of a larger team and with various functions of the business, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide support to the Planner in all aspects of merchandise planning including the production of financial reports, budgeting, forecasting and reporting on all aspects of inventory
- In season trade and review and recommend forecasts on sales, markdowns, stock, stock turn, margin, purchases and gross profit
- Prepare and contribute to seasonal review for business area
- Ensure availability of key volume lines through item planning tools and effectively working with sourcing and design to ensure on time delivery goods
- Facilitate the weekly trading meetings by providing analysis recommendations to achieve sales, GP and stock targets
- Ensure stock levels are appropriate across the appropriate channels and stores so that inventory is productive and aged stock levels are kept to required levels across the business
- A real passion for numbers, and retail
- Previous experience as a Planning Analyst, established Allocator or Junior Planner
- Strong forecasting and financial management experience
- Sound planning and organisation skills
- The ability to build strong relationships across the business
- Strong commercial acumen with a great eye for product

**Why work for us**?
- A competitive remuneration package, including incentives
- Bi-annual product allowances and generous discounts on all brands products (Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco) for you and your immediate family
- Birthday roster day off
- Excellent career progression involving regular training and on the job development
- A genuine, open and high performing culture
- Opportunity to become involved in our Corporate Social Responsibility program, by supporting our community partnerships

**About us**

Country Road inspires modern Australian living every day. An icon since 1974, the brand is famous for its effortless style and quality designs that are made to last.

Recognised as a leading responsible retailer, Country Road is proud to support local partnerships with Australian farmers, manufacturers, and First Nations communities.

The brand is renowned for championing industry-leading initiatives and was the first Australian fashion retailer to partner with Oritain to scientifically verify fibre origin, the Green Building Council to target best practice store design and the Good Cashmere Standard® by AbTF to support responsible cashmere production.

Country Road is committed to embedding sustainability into its business by improving traceability through its supply chain, working with suppliers that uphold high environmental standards and maintaining responsible sourcing strategies for key raw materials.

From its products to its partnerships and stores, the brand looks to drive positive change so you can feel proud of every Country Road purchase you take home.

**Advertised**: 15 Aug 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 29 Aug 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time


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