Junior Planner

2 days ago

Rhodes, New South Wales, Australia Best & Less Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per year

At Best&Less we are all about making it easy for Australian families to look and feel their best at great value prices. We are proud of our products and prices, but we know that our magic is in our people and our culture. We value and nurture great talent, believe in promoting people from within and we celebrate success with enthusiasm.

The Role

Working closely with your Buyer and Allocator to drive the success of your business, as a Junior Planner at B&L, you are involved with all aspects of the business from the strategic vision of your department to where stock is finally allocated. We work as a Team to drive outcomes and collaborate cross-functionally across Marketing, Visual Merchandise, and Store Operations.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Participate in the development of the seasonal merchandise strategy and presentation to CEO.
  • Manage OTB and Inventory.
  • Coach and mentor Allocators.
  • Analyse the performance of a portfolio to drive improvement.
  • Drive financial targets sales, gross profit, stock turn, GMROI, aged stock.
  • Contribute positively in a fast-paced environment.

Who You Are

  • 2-3 years of experience in a seasonal business, preferably within impulse and general merchandise.
  • Proven experience managing a high SKU volume, particularly in categories like accessories and general merchandise.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Excel, with strong analytical skills.
  • Effective cross-functional communication skills, fostering collaboration across teams.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, inquisitive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to problem-solve creatively and contribute positively in a fast-paced, high-volume business.
  • Live and breathe our company values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence, Integrity, and Make it Happen.

Why Join Us

  • A supportive team environment we work hard but have a good time doing it.
  • Generous Staff Discounts.
  • Access to Sonder Employee Assistance Program.
  • Access to Novated lease salary packaging.
  • Exceptional team camaraderie and a positive working environment.