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About the Role

The Planning Manager will develop Brand plans and oversee trading and performance, focusing on ensuring the appropriate range mix, optimum buy quantity, and inventory levels to drive sales and profit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present merchandise & inventory strategy by season, including options plans, pricing strategy, category mixes, and promotional planning.
• Implement a trading calendar that captures key market trading periods and ensures effective product strategies.
• Collaborate with FP & A team on budgeting, forecasting, and promotional analysis.
• Develop and manage financial plans for categories and essential lines, analyzing performance and forecasting sales potential.
• Own the brand milestone calendar and ensure collaboration with the senior leadership team.
• Implement buying triangle strategy to manage product lifecycle and OTB allocation.
• Implement ranging strategy to maximize store footprint and foster a learning culture.
• Manage brand OTB, stock levels for core and essential items, and freshness to drive sales.
• Trade the brand to unlock new growth opportunities through in-season options and newness.
• Collaborate across digital and stores to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Manage stock levels and implement markdown/discounting activities to maximize exit position.
• Achieve financial targets such as Sales, Profit, Stock days, and Sell through.
• Lead post-seasonal reviews, investment sign-offs, and brand milestone meetings.
• Manage replenishment and inventory between stores and warehouse.
• Develop and implement store grading strategy.
• Act as a lead on Planning Projects to improve efficiencies.
• Own brand reporting and trade commentary.
• Deliver new business initiatives efficiently.
• Act as a key member of the brand senior leadership team, owning commercial outputs in the General Manager's absence.
• Work closely with Buying, Design, Marketing, VM, and Retail Operations teams.
• Manage, coach, and develop Planning functions and teams.
• Motivate and coach the team to achieve goals through performance management.
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders in Retail Brand divisions.
• Work with retail & digital teams to drive increased margin productivity and ROAS.

Requirements

• Senior planning professional with top-tier Australian retailer (or FMCG) experience.
• Executive leadership experience.
• Experience managing a team of upwards of 3 direct reports.
• Proven track record of coaching and development.
• Strategic and customer-oriented perspective.
• Focus on continuous improvement and ability to identify new opportunities.
• Highly developed numerical skills, including accuracy and interpretation.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Growth mindset.

Location

• Hybrid

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior

Benefits

• 50% off all APG brands
• Flexible working options – hybrid WFH and studio/office space
• 4pm Friday finishes
• Birthday leave
• Monthly social events, morning teas & more
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave

About the Company

• A leader in the Australian fashion industry, APG & Co designs and manages Sportscraft, SABA and JAG.
• For over 50 years, APG & Co. has curated, grown and evolved these brands to be at the forefront of Australian fashion.
• We celebrate our history while allowing our brands to express themselves in contemporary, relevant and authentic ways.
• The working environment is dynamic, professional and passionate.
• The mission: Bringing Style to Life.
• APG & Co values working as a collective, thriving on change, and playing to win.
• We are built to last.
• Sportscraft is an iconic Australian brand founded in 1914, known for high quality, aspirational lifestyle daily wear.