Assistant Planner

FOREVER US

Forever New is Australia's fastest growing fashion clothing and accessories brand. With more than 300 stores and a vast online presence across the globe, we have developed a strong community of fashion-lovers, designers, innovators, experts and creatives who have taken us from Melbourne to the world. We’re a passionate group of individuals with a love for fashion and style – committed to doing whatever it takes to put a smile on her face. We make fashion for the modern woman on the move, and like her, we want to be ready for anything.

THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU

At Forever New, our people and customers are the heart and soul of everything we do. As our retail footprint rapidly expands across the globe, we embrace diversity and inclusion in all forms. We believe in hiring based on capability and performance, fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to shine. As a valued member of the Forever New family, you'll not only enjoy a wide range of exciting rewards and benefits, but also be part of a team that genuinely appreciates your talent and dedication.

Discover the perks of joining us:

• Benefit from a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic discounts for your family and friends.
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and lunch at the café downstairs.
• Enjoy the flexibility of loyalty and birthday leave to celebrate special moments in your life.
• Receive recruitment referral incentives for bringing talented individuals to join our exceptional team.
• Take advantage of our wellbeing and environmental incentives, promoting your overall wellness and contributing to a sustainable future.
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth.
• Be recognized for your outstanding contributions through our recognition program and service awards.
• Enjoy the convenience of subsidized car parking, ensuring a stress-free commute.
• Thrive in our vibrant head office located in Cremorne, an area renowned for its energy and creativity.
• Gain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents, expanding your horizons and providing diverse experiences.

YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY

As our Assistant Planner, you will play an important role in supporting the Merchandise Planning team in optimizing inventory levels and maximizing sale opportunities for your category. You will assist in analyzing sales data, forecasting demand, and developing merchandise plans to ensure product availability and profitability across our retail locations, all whilst being mentored and developed by the Senior Planner. 

At Forever New, we are dedicated to fostering career development and nurturing opportunities for growth. As part of our Merchandise Planning Team, you will have the opportunity to grow your career and will be equipped with the necessary technical skills and tools to propel you into your next role as Junior Planner.

If you are passionate about the fashion industry, thrive off the excitement of problem solving and approach most situations from an analytical standpoint - this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you! 

Get excited to: 

• Monitor sales and external market activity to maximise sale opportunities and minimise potential risks.
• Review and monitor range plans regularly with the Buyer and Planner.
• Generate ideas to improve sales and profit performance.
• Work with the Planner to manage the in-season open to buy at department/category/season level using the WSSI and ensure that the budgeted or re-plan stock levels are being met.
• Awareness of ACCC guidelines.
• Maximise profit and minimise risk through stock management and realistic sales and profit forecasts with regular review and appropriate action.
• Monitor and review product trend balances and proactively question future orders placed where sales patterns vary to the original framework to maximise sales and profit.
• Margin management through the effective control of markdowns and promotional activity in line with departmental budgets.
• Manage terminal stock targets driving educated trading decisions to effectively achieve maximum sell through, and minimise profit loss
• Contribute to planning strategies by assisting the Planner, to propose category budgets by having a sound understanding of the below points.
• End of month/post season, work with the Assistant Buyer to identify opportunities, based on lessons learnt, to optimise the departmental strategy and provide analytics to support correct planning direction.
• With the Buyer, Designer and Planner construct a well-balanced range framework which offers the right mix of product e.g., casual/formal, print/plain, colour and fabric to match the customer’s fashion requirements, based on history and current performance

& so much more! 

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US

Our next superstar will have a minimum of 2-3 years relevant retail experience either as an Allocator looking to progress, or an Assistant Planner looking to take their career onto a Global stage. 

• Sound financial and commercial business acumen
• Proven track record of effective stock management in a fashion business
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure, working to tight deadlines
• A high attention to detail
• Understands the customer and responds effectively to their needs
• Knowledge of the High Street competitors and able to form educated opinions to effect commercial decisions
• Have an understanding of all critical path elements and their impact on delivery
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team
• Confident and engaging communicator with the ability to deliver presentations and influence key stake holders
• Ability to coach, develop your Allocation Analyst
• Ability to manage key relationships effectively to deliver business strategy
• Strong Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel)

Whether we’re designing our latest fashion collection, learning, laughing, and collaborating as a team or providing expert styling advice to our loyal customers, these are a few of the values engrained in our DNA:

• Think Customer
• Respect for all
• Keep it Simple
• Take Responsibility
• Act with Pace

Join Forever New and become part of a community that values your uniqueness and offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. Apply now and let your talents shine in an environment that celebrates diversity and fosters success!