Assistant Merchandise Planner

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 platforms deliver an inspiring and seamless customer experience, powered by our own technology and innovation.

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.

As an Assistant Merchandise 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 ICONIC's strategy.

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

• 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.

• 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 at THE ICONIC

From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work. Here's what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:

• Flexible working. We offer a hybrid and flexible working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
• The learning  collective. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days & hackathons
• Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year 
• Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
• Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
• Wellbeing. Access to our discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
• People  first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Volunteer days. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change.
• Refer a friend. Enjoy a referral reward successfully placing a referral

We are committed to providing reasonable arrangements to all individuals participating in our application and interview process, and while performing job functions. If you require any accommodations or adjustments prior to the submission of your application or throughout your interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team directly:

Ready to join a team that's redefining E-Commerce? Apply now and make your mark at THE ICONIC