Planner

Job no: 511320 Work type: Full time Location: VIC - Metro Categories: Merchandise



Who We Are
With a proud 175-year history of continuous trade, Harris Scarfe is one of Australia’s most experienced players in the retail landscape. Through our products and services, we aim to help everyday Australians feel proud about themselves and their homes.
As part of the well-known Spotlight Retail Group, the Harris Scarfe brand is now part of a thriving team of exceptional brands including Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, and Harris Scarfe. Together, we operate over 250 stores across 4 countries and have a shared and deeply ingrained culture of focusing on our people and our values.

About the role
Reporting to the GM of Planning, this role will require great communication skills and analytical thinking to assist and support the buying team in delivering departmental strategic and performance objectives while mentoring and developing your allocator.

What You Will Be Doing

Build financial targets that support overall business requirements
Execute post-seasonal and strategic plans on a half-yearly basis with the buyer aligned to company strategy and objectives
Develop options plans that deliver the strategic plans in a timely manner
Analyse and manage margin mix through stock turn, GMROI, assortment mix, markdown program, and marketing program in consultation with the buyer to deliver financial targets
Work with buyers to ensure promotional activity delivers the financial plan
Review merchandise and financial performance weekly with the buyer and agree on forward actions to deliver financial targets
Monthly in-season review of department performance with the senior leadership team
In conjunction with the buyer, ensure the best end cost to the business for the delivery of product
Establish and manage item plans for imports and local ongoing lines to effectively manage stock flow to stores and optimise inventory investment to DC and Stores
Determine and maintain replenishment parameters managed to optimise inventory in core products
Coach, guide, and develop your allocator in line with business goals
Ensure adherence to allocation guidelines and principles to manage stock to sales ratio, individual store forward weeks cover, stock turn, GMROI, and return on floor space


About You

Must have 3 years of planning experience within the retail space, preferably with an apparel background
Must have advanced Excel skills
SAP and Micro Strategies experience will be highly regarded
Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritise and high attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills


Why work at Harris Scarfe?

A competitive salary and access to a lucrative profit share incentive program
South Melbourne based office, across from the famous South Melbourne Markets - 5 minutes from the CBD
Career opportunities and training to further your development
Team discounts across Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe, and Mountain Designs
Referral bonuses - work with people you respect
Great work-life balance
Be part of a high-performing, values-based team


We are currently in a large growth phase of the business as we set out to expand our store network rapidly across the country, and we want the best planners to deliver this for us. We offer a great career opportunity that will challenge you to become better and will reward you for your results while being part of a supportive team environment driven to succeed personally and professionally.
If you would like to be a part of a team driven to achieve great results within a supportive and enjoyable environment, then we would love to hear from you
Harris Scarfe is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


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