Assistant Planner, Sports @ Fashion E-Commerce

Since 2011, we've redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.

Our Planning team is dynamic, data-driven, and collaborative. We work closely with Company Planning, Buying, Finance, Operations, and Tech to drive sales, maximise profit, and manage inventory—ensuring our product ranges and marketing strategies exceed customer expectations.

About The Role

As an
Assistant Planner
, you'll report to the Senior Planner and play a key role in supporting the category and line managers. You'll be responsible for providing accurate analysis, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting the team to deliver on the business strategy.

We are currently on the look out for Assistant Planner to join our commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Direction & Strategy: Be aware of and understand key priorities of the department/segment.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support budgeting and re-forecast processes, and provide financial analysis using key reports.
• Trade Insight: Generate reports and contribute to discussions with trade information during meetings.
• Range Planning: Assist with range setup, maintain and forecast core lines, and review performance.
• GTM (Go to Market) Management: Monitor promotional calendars and department critical paths, ensuring stock is available for key campaigns.
• Retail Excellence: Understand key metrics and levers that affect KPIs (e.g., NMW, BP1, margin, stockturn, stock cover). Use these insights to drive trade and suggest actions.
• Promo Management: Ensure CAYG (Create As You Go) tool and BP1% calculations are always correct.
• Efficiency Improvement: Work with the team to identify and implement process improvements.
• Market Research: Support price-matching and competitor analysis with the Buying team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Buying, Finance, Operations, and Tech to identify opportunities, achieve objectives, and streamline processes and systems.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to adapt your style to different audiences.
• Able to work well under pressure and manage changing priorities.
• Excellent mathematical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of retail metrics.
• Flexible, resilient, and proactive in seeking process improvements.
• Passion for all things E-Commerce and alignment with our ICONIC Principles.

Life With Us

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
– 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 a voucher to spoil yourself

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

Wellness
– Access to discounted gym memberships 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.

Refer a Friend, Reap the Rewards
– Score big with our referral program when your recommended friends join the crew

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting
• Generating trade insights
• Collaborating with teams

Key Strengths

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Excel proficiency
• Commercial awareness
• Flexibility
• E-Commerce passion

Why this company is partnering with Hatch on this role.
Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with our client, not with Hatch.