AddressThe Sportsgirl brand and our iconic bold stripes are a part of contemporary Australian culture. More than that, we’re a community of creative, passionate, dynamic, and innovative team members dedicated to translating the latest trends into must-have collections for our colourful, fun and fashion forward customers.
We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion, we’re committed to continuous learning and developing you in your career, team wellbeing and community engagement are genuinely and actively supported.
As part of The Sussan Group – including Sussan and Suzanne Grae - we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, our people, and the planet.
Our Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our high-performing and collaborative team, based in our Cremorne head office.
As a commercially minded and driven individual, you will play a vital role in the team, enabling the department and your category to achieve set sales plans and overall gross profit.
As a natural leader, you will mentor and guide your team in a manner that inspires and delivers innovative and strategic solutions. Reporting to the Planning Manager and partnering closely with our Buying team, your ability to build key relationships as well as effectively influence and solve problems will play an important part in your day-to-day and support your success in this fast-paced and hands-on role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor your team, providing regular coaching and feedback
- Work collaboratively with Buying to develop detailed buying plans develop growth strategies
- Review range to ensure brand strategies and financial goals are being met
- Oversee the planning and re-forecasting of key items and volume lines
- OTB Management, continually identify & develop opportunities for achieving financial objectives
- Review store sales and allocations with Planning Assistants
- Liaise with internal & external teams as required
Skills & Experience:
- Fashion or relevant tertiary qualifications desirable
- Leadership and management skills with previous experience leading a Planning team
- Allocation experience within retail - Apparel ideal
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Demonstrated experience in reporting and analysis
- Business outcomes and solutions focused
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong relationship building and stakeholder management capability
Why work for Sportsgirl?
We are committed to rewarding our team for the great work they do every day and we always look to team members within the business first when new career opportunities arise.
We are able to offer some amazing benefits including:
- Free Onsite parking
- Team Member product discount of 50%
- Discounted private health insurance
- Career Development opportunities
- Great team referral bonus
- Flexible Working
Want to learn a bit more about working with us?
Further information can be obtained by contacting Emilie Skliros (Group Talent Acquisition Manager) on 0498 013 531 or Apply Now! Whatever your goal – Sportsgirl is more than a job, it’s your dream career.
