Product Assortment Specialist
4 days ago
We are one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands.
The Opportunity
Our Licensed brand division is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our Merchandise Planning team, support our Superdry brand. You'll plan and forecast stock needs, ensuring balanced assortments and optimal stock levels to exceed sales targets, boost gross profit, and manage inventory.
Your Key Responsibilities
- You will perform advanced data analysis, particularly using Excel, to interpret and extract meaningful insights.
- Lead and manage the workflow of all Planning tasks to ensure they are completed efficiently and on time.
- Conduct detailed pre-season, in-season, and post-season analysis.
- Work with stakeholders to analyze sales trends, profitability, and product performance (e.g., life cycle, pricing, sizing, brand attributes).
- Use this data to inform assortment strategies for both physical stores and online.
- Manage product plans, covering brand, category, quantity, margin, and assortment strategies.
- Monitor product profitability and productivity, ensuring customer demand is met and providing feedback to buyers on product performance.
- Build and manage financial plans, ensuring alignment with business goals and profitability.
- Develop and implement coaching plans for direct reports, ensuring team development and growth.
- Build strong relationships with key business partners, including suppliers, stores, IT, and marketing teams.
- Work cross-functionally with peers and management to negotiate and influence decisions.
What We Offer
A competitive salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits such as generous discounts for you and your family across our stable of brands, pet friendly workspace, invitations to epic sample sales, paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program, novated leasing, generous service awards, and employee assistance program with free access to mental health professionals.
Requirements
- 3+ years' experience in a Merchandise Planning role or similar
- Experience in the Retail industry (highly regarded)
- Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and sound decision-making skills
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