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About the Role

The Commercial team at THE ICONIC blends data, trends, and commercial acumen to shape product offerings. The Category Buying team partners with Planning to curate ranges that drive sales and profit. Planners analyze financial and product trends, manage stock levels, and negotiate with brands and suppliers. This role involves driving department strategy, managing new season plans, and identifying opportunities for growth and profit.

Responsibilities

Communicates confidently with senior management, respectfully challenging when required
Uses influence and knowledge to drive department growth
Effectively manages prioritization of own and direct team’s workload during peak planning periods
Strives for continuous improvement in own department, whether it be processes, systems or tools
Is comfortable in all situations, taking challenges in their stride
Drives the department strategy and contributes to the wider segment strategy
Develops a mid to long term strategic view to drive growth and profit for the department
Manages all aspects the new season strategy, ensuring a comprehensive strategy pack backed by a solid financial plan is delivered and implemented
Suggests actions to take based on potential future concerns, either based on economic or social trends
Anticipates Planning Managers needs and prepares documentation, analysis or responses ahead of time
Works closely with the Planning Manager and Buyers to maximize profit for the season
Monitors all facets of the department, implements plans for any underperforming categories and brands and identifies ways to potentialise opportunities
Proposes marketing campaigns to the planning manager ensuring promotional activity delivers the best possible outcome, retaining margin
Collaborates cross departmentally, establishing strong relationships with other Category Management departments
Works cross-functionally, establishing strong relationships with key departments
Challenges, develops and inspires their direct reports
Keeps calm in the face of challenges and retains a positive demeanor
Demonstrates strong communication and management skills, ensures deadlines are met and their direct reports have a clear understanding of what is required of them at all times
Embraces and drives positive change across the department
Deputises for Planning Manager in their absence
Ensures training and development needs for their direct reports are met
Embodies THE ICONIC values and refers to the values when setting goals and KPIs for their direct reports

Requirements

Communicates confidently with senior management, respectfully challenging when required
Uses their influence and knowledge to drive department growth
Effectively manages prioritization of own and direct team’s workload during peak planning periods
Strives for continuous improvement in own department, whether it be processes, systems or tools
Is comfortable in all situations, taking challenges in their stride
Drives the department strategy and contributes to the wider segment strategy
Develops a mid to long term strategic view to drive growth and profit for the department
Manages all aspects the new season strategy, ensuring a comprehensive strategy pack backed by a solid financial plan is delivered and implemented
Suggests actions to take based on potential future concerns, either based on economic or social trends
Anticipates Planning Managers needs and prepares documentation, analysis or responses ahead of time
Works closely with the Planning Manager and Buyers to maximize profit for the season
Monitors all facets of the department, implements plans for any underperforming categories and brands and identifies ways to potentialise opportunities
Proposes marketing campaigns to the planning manager ensuring promotional activity delivers the best possible outcome, retaining margin
Collaborates cross departmentally, establishing strong relationships with other Category Management departments
Works cross-functionally, establishing strong relationships with key departments
Challenges, develops and inspires their direct reports
Keeps calm in the face of challenges and retains a positive demeanor
Demonstrates strong communication and management skills, ensures deadlines are met and their direct reports have a clear understanding of what is required of them at all times
Embraces and drives positive change across the department
Deputises for Planning Manager in their absence
Ensures training and development needs for their direct reports are met
Embodies THE ICONIC values and refers to the values when setting goals and KPIs for their direct reports

Skills

Data analysis
Forecasting
Commercial acumen
Negotiation
Process improvement
Strategic planning
Communication skills
Management skills
Cross-functional collaboration
Relationship building

Location

Australia
New Zealand

Work Type

Hybrid
Flexible working

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

Flexible working model
Learning days, hackathons, and LinkedIn Learning
Parental leave program
Extra day off for kids' first day of school
Paid day off for birthday
THE ICONIC voucher
Staff discount
Sample sales
Fitness Passport
Wellbeing programs
Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand since 2011.
It is the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region.
Their e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through their own technology innovations.
The Commercial team sits at the heart of fashion, product and customer insight.
The Category Buying team partners closely with Planning to curate exciting, customer-first ranges that drive sales, maximise profit and keep THE ICONIC ahead of the curve.
Planners are strategic problem-solvers and creative analytical thinkers who love products.
They analyse and forecast financial and product trends, review the performance of THE ICONIC's products, and ensure sufficient stock is available.
They work with brands and suppliers to negotiate price structures, delivery dates, specific merchandise requirements and contracts.
They are key in rolling out company-wide projects and have a keen eye for process improvement and streamlining.
They are dedicated to efficiency and love the numbers.

Equal Opportunity

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