Merchandise Planner

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Iconic Full time

Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms (Wholesale, Platform and Services) provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience. We DREAM BIG through collaboration and innovation, and are supported to bring incredible ideas to life. We believe in making a positive difference by bringing on the future of shopping to our customers through the power of fashion, sports, home and beauty.  

We are a diverse and dynamic community of over 1,000 people working towards a common goal. This diversity is at the heart of everything we do and gives real meaning to our purpose "To bring on the future of shopping". This diversity is at the heart of everything we do and gives real meaning in creating a positive impact in the world, from our ethical sourcing and sustainability strategies to our community engagement and diversity.

Our Planners analyse and forecast financial and product trends, review the performance of our products, and make sure that sufficient stock is available. They also work with brands and suppliers to negotiate price structures, delivery dates, specific merchandise requirements and contracts so that we continue to meet our goals. They are key in rolling out company-wide projects and have a keen eye for process improvement and streamlining – they are dedicated to efficiency and love the numbers.

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for an Established Merchandise Planner to join our sports team to help us evolve the landscape of Australian e-commerce and fashion. If you are a highly skilled planner and love all things sports then please read on

About the Role

Communicates confidently with senior management and uses their influence and knowledge to drive department growthManages the BUB process, working collaboratively with Buying to achieve deadlines and  ensures the brand strategy aligns with department strategyManages a WSSI, owns the forecasting and presents in reforecast meetingsEffectively manages prioritization of own and direct team's workload during peak planning periodsReviews in season and post season performance, giving recommendations of areas to focus on, grow and declineEnsure all tools & reporting are set up to ensure the buying team can make fact based decisionsMitigates risk by identifying problem areas and having bias for actionStrives for continuous improvement in own department, whether it be processes, systems or toolsDrives the department strategy and contributes to the wider segment strategyDevelops a mid to long term strategic view to drive growth and profit for the departmentSuggests actions to take based on potential future concerns, either based on economic or social trendsWorks closely with the Planning Manager and Buyers to maximize profit for the seasonMonitors all facets of the department, implements plans for any underperforming categories and brands and identifies ways to potentialise opportunitiesProposes marketing campaigns to the planning manager ensuring promotional activity delivers the best possible outcome, retaining margin

Key Skills

Collaborates cross departmentally, establishing strong relationships with other Category Management departments. Uses these relationships to strengthen department's positionWorks cross-functionally, establishing strong relationships with key departments.  Uses these relationships to strengthen department's positionEmbraces and drives positive change across the departmentEmbodies THE ICONIC values 

Life at THE ICONIC

At THE ICONIC, we believe in doing things a little differently. Whether it's the way we work, our unstoppable growth mindset, or our dedication to sustainability—every ICONITE brings their own unique flair, and we have an absolute blast along the way People are our greatest asset, and our ICONITE experience is all about empowering you to be your best self—while having a ton of fun doing it

Here's a taste of what life at THE ICONIC looks like:

 Flex Your Way – Hybrid working options so you can slay your day wherever works best for you

 Learning Collective – From learning days to hackathons, we're all about leveling up our skills together

 Parents at THE ICONIC – Parental leave and an extra day off for your Child's first day at school, because those moments matter.

 Birthday Bliss – Celebrate YOU with a paid day off and an ICONIC voucher to spoil yourself

 Style Game Strong – Our Iconic staff discounts and exclusive sample sales will keep your wardrobe on point at all times

 Wellness – Access to discounted gym memberships, Weekly Run Club and wellbeing programs because a healthy you is a happy you

 People First – We've got your back (and your family's) with our Employee Assistance Program.

 Do Good, Feel Good – Give back through volunteer days with our Charity Partner, Thread Together, and make a difference in society and the environment.

We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or any adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to

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