Merchandise Planning Assistant Bras N Things

Join one of Australia's most empowering retail brands - Bras N Things
- Incredible opportunity to continue developing your career in Merchandise Planning
- Support in delivering profitable outcomes through strategic inventory management

Planning Assistant | Bras N Things | Pyrmont, Sydney
We have an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic and passionate Planning Assistant who loves to problem solve and enjoys a challenge
The purpose of the role is to identify and deliver profitable outcomes for the business through achievement of requisite inventory levels, sales and gross profit.
This will include forecasting projections for ongoing ranges, achieving ongoing in stock targets and calculating size curves by product hierarchy. This role seeks to provide the Planning Team with insightful reporting & analysis in order to improve productivity at all levels.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Achieve business objectives through analysis, reporting & measurement of sales, margin and inventory
- To ensure all reports required are supplied in a timely manner with relevant insights
- To produce appropriate power BI reports for evaluating trends and sizing analysis
- Optimise Return on Investment through inventory management at store level
- Stock management using BY Allocation tool to select appropriate stores and weeks cover
- Management of Core and Seasonal stock allocations
- Work with Planner to produce appropriate sizing ratios for seasonal use
- Manage targeted store stocks (models) of all products
- Item registration and Purchase Order management
- During product range review process, assist planning admin assistant in the raising of purchase orders, item registration and amendments as required

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Experience working as an Allocator or a similar position
- Proficient in advanced Excel ( V Look ups, Pivots, Sums etc)
- Flexible and thrives on change and challenge
- Individual that demonstrates initiative has the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Technical aptitude - ability to grasp technical concepts and details
- Proven ability to work within deadlines with minimum supervision

What can we offer you?
- Established and committed LEAN organization offering on-going training to all employees
- Huge staff discounts across all the amazing brands in the Hanes portfoliowe're talking huge savings on Bonds, Champion, Sheridan, Bras N Things, Berlei, Jockey - and more
- Sample sales and extended family and friends' discounts
- Wellness Programs - regular free skin checks, flu shots, remedial massages, Employee Assistance Program, fresh fruit delivered on-site
- Access to awesome perks, including corporate discounts, novated car leasing, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave Program
- Monthly business updates from our CEO and Senior Leadership Team, with regular presentations from our community partners
- “Summer Fun” - take advantage of a condensed 9 day fortnight, in addition to your leave allowance, during the summer months and make the most of the sun
- Company-wide “Golden Yarn” Reward & Recognition Program
- COVID safe, flexible and relaxed office environment with sit-stand desks
- “Lunch & Learn” sessions, with topics including financial management and health & wellness

Who are we?
Hanes Brands Australasia is home to some of Australia's most iconic brands, and we are proud to be part the US powerhouse Hanes Brands Inc, one of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of basic apparel brands.
We have 18 brands in our HBA portfolio, including Bonds, Champion, Berlei, Jockey, Sheridan and Bras N Things, and a number of offices across Australia and New Zealand. Our Head Office is in Kew, Melbourne; we have multiple sites in Sydney, offices in Auckland and factories in China. We're a household name delivering beautiful comfy products that Aussies just love. And with six hugely successful e-commerce sites, an extensive and rapidly growing store network, amazing and well-established wholesale partnerships and a growing international presence, the future is looking bright

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace

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