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Buying and Planning Assistant

2 months ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia APG & Co. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Buying and Planning Assistant to join our team at APG & Co. As a key member of our Planning and Buying Teams, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our retail business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administration and Systems
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in our AP21 system
    • Raise purchase orders, price tickets, and communicate with stores on product and pricing changes
    • Assist in the administration and management of processes and procedures to deliver ranges to stores with accurate product information
    • Communicate and liaise with internal and external functions on relevant information
    • Assist the Allocator in stock allocations, consolidations, and replenishment across our stores, using store grading and targets to maximize sales opportunities
    • Set up and manage tactical activity and markdown in our system
    • Maintain product attributes and data integrity
  • Reporting
    • Run regular reports and work with the Planning Team to interpret analysis and actions for their department
    • Provide support to planners on reporting and analysis of daily sales, weekly sales by store, end of month inventory, and post-season analysis
    • Understand product characteristics and how to maximize sales through attribute reporting
  • Product
    • Responsible for sample management and tracking
    • Review trade reactions, summarize, and update on a weekly basis with the team
    • Responsible for comp shopping
  • Range
    • Creation of Buying Boards, line sheets, and updating range plans
    • Liaise with wider business functions on sample management for key meetings in the Buying Calendar and in the progress of ranges to final store execution
    • Responsible for raising purchase orders
    • Order and chase PR samples and assist marketing with campaign imagery
    • Pull samples for online and visual merchandising
  • Production and Logistics
    • Manage up-to-date production trackers
    • Assist weekly production meetings with the wider team to manage the progress of products and ensure on-time delivery of ranges to stores
    • Escalate any production issues that would affect on-time delivery of ranges to stores
    Requirements
    • Experience working in a retail environment
    • Experience in and/or knowledge of a fashion retail Buying and/or Planning Department would be advantageous
    • Relevant qualification in Commerce, Business, or Retail-related is highly advantageous
    • Ability to manage and interpret data
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Effective numerical, critical thinking, and analytical skills
    • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (suite)
    • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills
    • Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and take initiative
    • Loves all things product and has an active interest in fashion
    About APG & Co.

APG & Co. is a leader in the Australian fashion industry, designing and managing Sportscraft, SABA, and JAG. For over 50 years, APG & Co. has curated, grown, and evolved these brands to be at the forefront of Australian fashion. We celebrate our history while allowing our brands to express themselves in contemporary, relevant, and authentic ways.

We have an unwavering commitment to design and quality across all aspects of our business. This commitment, when coupled with our creativity and passion, allows us to bring great brands to life in engaging and surprising ways.

APG & Co. has over 1000 employees across Australia and New Zealand.

The working environment is dynamic, professional, and passionate. APG & Co. values working as a collective, thriving on change, and playing to win. We are built to last.

What We Offer
  • 50% discount on all brands
  • Flexible working - hybrid of work from home and in our beautiful offices
  • True work/life balance, including 4pm Friday finish
  • Birthday leave
  • Culture Club - monthly social events, monthly morning tea, and more
  • An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Recognition and Service awards
  • Employee Referral Program