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About the Role

Drives the segment strategy and contributes to the wider business strategy. Develops a mid to long term strategic view to drive growth and profit for the segment that compliments the company mid to long term targets. Rolls up and presents the over segment strategy, ensuring a comprehensive strategy pack backed by a solid financial plan is delivered and implemented. Leads company wide projects from a Category Management view, providing support and ensures completion. Suggests actions to take based on potential future concerns, either based on economic or social trends. Anticipates the Manager’s needs and prepares documentation, analysis or responses ahead of time. Works closely with the Manager to maximize profit for the season. Monitors all facets of the segment, implements plans for any underperforming departments and identifies ways to potentialize opportunities to still deliver segment KPI’s. Drives the focus for marketing campaigns and support. Ensures promotional activity delivers the best possible outcome, retaining margin. Supports Company Planning with management of reporting Company wide and Global. Works closely with other Planning Managers to have a united Category Management approach. Collaborates cross functionally, establishing strong relationships with key departments. Drives projects and improvements that require support and input from key stakeholders across the business. Challenges, develops and inspires their team. Demonstrates strong communication and management skills, ensures deadlines are met and the team have a clear understanding of what is required of them at all times.

Responsibilities

Drives the segment strategy and contributes to the wider business strategy
Develops a mid to long term strategic view to drive growth and profit for the segment
Rolls up and presents the over segment strategy, ensuring a comprehensive strategy pack backed by a solid financial plan is delivered and implemented
Leads company wide projects from a Category Management view, providing support and ensures completion
Suggests actions to take based on potential future concerns, either based on economic or social trends
Anticipates the Manager’s needs and prepares documentation, analysis or responses ahead of time
Works closely with the Manager to maximize profit for the season
Monitors all facets of the segment, implements plans for any underperforming departments and identifies ways to potentialize opportunities to still deliver segment KPI’s
Drives the focus for marketing campaigns and support
Ensures promotional activity delivers the best possible outcome, retaining margin
Supports Company Planning with management of reporting Company wide and Global
Works closely with other Planning Managers to have a united Category Management approach
Collaborates cross functionally, establishing strong relationships with key departments
Drives projects and improvements that require support and input from key stakeholders across the business
Challenges, develops and inspires their team
Demonstrates strong communication and management skills, ensures deadlines are met and the team have a clear understanding of what is required of them at all times

Requirements

Previous experience working for an eCommerce Fashion retailer is desirable
5+ years in Merchandise planning Management is desirable
Collaborates cross departmentally, establishing strong relationships with other Category Management departments. Uses these relationships to strengthen department’s position
Embraces and drives positive change across the department
Embodies THE ICONIC Priciples and refers to the values when setting goals and KPIs

Skills

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
Expert knowledge of Excel
Strong commercial acumen & instinctive trading skills
Ability to communicate at all levels with an open and honest approach
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
Proactive mindset with the ambition to drive improvements
Thinking ahead mentality to continuously challenge the status quo

Location

Australia
New Zealand

Work Type

Hybrid working options

Experience Level

5+ years in Merchandise planning Management

Benefits

Hybrid working options
Learning days
Access to Linkedin Learning
Hackathons
Ongoing development opportunities
Parental leave
An extra day off for your child’s first day at school
Paid day off for birthday
Exclusive ICONIC voucher
Staff discounts
Exclusive sample sales
Discounted gym memberships
Wellbeing programs
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Volunteer days with our charity partner, Thread Together

About the Company

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 e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.
Our Commercial team is driven by data, trends, and a passion for our customers—curating the region’s top fashion platform.
The Category Buying and Planning teams work closely to drive sales, maximise profit, and deliver on-trend ranges that excite our customers.
Our Planners are a mix of strategic problem-solvers and creative analytical thinkers who love products.
They analyse and forecast financial and product trends, review the performance of our products, and make sure that sufficient stock is available.
They also work with brands and suppliers to negotiate price structures, delivery dates, specific merchandise requirements and contracts so that we continue to meet our goals.
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.
At THE ICONIC, we do things differently—and we have a lot of fun along the way!
Our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to empowering every ICONITE to do their best work, grow their skills, and bring their unique flair to our vibrant culture.

Equal Opportunity

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