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We are recruiting for an all-round awesome Assistant Planner to join our talented team! You will play a pivotal support role to the Planning team in maximising sales through effective planning, quantification, analysis, and proactive management of financials. This will include forecasting projections for ongoing ranges, achieving ongoing in stock targets and calculating size curves by product hierarchy.  This role seeks to provide the Planning Team with insightful reporting & analysis in order to improve productivity at all levels.Planning across a growing category means you need to be a strong and confident stakeholder manager who can network, engage with and foster relationships across the business. You are highly numerate and analytical and love working in tandem with the Buying team to trade your business efficiently and effectively.Your manager will provide you with high levels of guidance and development opportunities that will allow you to hone your planning and analysis skills and build on your existing planning foundations. APG & CoA 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.We have an unwavering commitment to design and quality across all aspects of our business. This commitment, when coupled with our creativity and passion allows us to bring great brands to life in engaging and surprising ways.APG & Co has over 1000 employees across Australia and New Zealand. This role is based in our beautiful head office in Mascot.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.The RoleAnalysis of department, class, sub-class and product performance to identify trends, and what action needs to be takenManagement of stock holdings to minimise inefficient stockDevelop exit strategies for slow moving linesEnsure store and online performance is maximised through accurate stock levels and regular stock deliveries Raising and managing seasonal retail ordersPost-seasonal review and performance analysisAdvise Buying on basics range rationalisation through forecasting and analysisAchieve business objectives through analysis, reporting & measurement of sales, margin and inventoryTo ensure all reports required are supplied in a timely manner with relevant insightsOptimise Return on Investment through inventory management at store levelStock management using Allocation tool to select appropriate stores and weeks cover in line with department plans and business strategyLiaising with key external and internal stakeholders to ensure all allocation deadlines are metMaintain delivery schedules to drive intake and allocation decisionsManagement of Core and Seasonal stock allocationsWork with Planner to produce appropriate sizing ratios for seasonal useManage targeted store stocks (models) of all productsRun replenishment twice weeklyIssue Consolidation Reports on styles when necessaryItem registration and Purchase Order managementDuring product range review process, assist planning admin assistant in the raising of purchase orders, item registration and amendments as required YouWe are looking for someone who wants a career in Planning. This is a fantastic step for an experienced Allocator who is ready and willing to take the next leap, or a Planning Assistant looking for a development opportunity. You must have had a minimum of one to two years in either role to be considered.In addition, we are looking out for the following skills and background:Tertiary qualifications in business / marketing / retailSpecific experience in a high SKU department is highly desirableData driven with a high attention to detailAnalytical capability - this role requires you to be able to support the Planner and adjacent teams with reporting and detailed analysisExcel is your friend best friend! You must be comfortable navigating Excel and using it to manipulate dataYou are passionate about our brand and products: Retail is what you love and where you want to be Where do I sign?As part of the APG family you'll enjoy plenty of exiting rewards and benefits.50% discount on all brandsFlexible working - hybrid of work from home and in our beautiful officesTrue work / life balance, including 4pm Friday finishBirthday leaveCulture Club - monthly social events, monthly morning tea and moreAn Employee Assistance Program for you and your familyPaid Parental LeaveRecognition and Service awardsEmployee Referral Program Style your career in a new direction - apply now and join our talented team.  AUD Australia - NSW Sydney CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Alexandria 2015
Job Opportunity | Assistant Planner - JAG | APG & Co. Support Office

Assistant Planner - JAG

  • Iconic Australian fashion brands - Sportscraft, JAG & SABA
  • Opportunity to grow and develop in role
  • 50% product discount, birthday leave & 4pm Friday finish

We are recruiting for an all-round awesome Assistant Planner to join our talented team! You will play a pivotal support role to the Planning team in maximising sales through effective planning, quantification, analysis, and proactive management of financials. 

This will include forecasting projections for ongoing ranges, achieving ongoing in stock targets and calculating size curves by product hierarchy.  This role seeks to provide the Planning Team with insightful reporting & analysis in order to improve productivity at all levels.

Planning across a growing category means you need to be a strong and confident stakeholder manager who can network, engage with and foster relationships across the business. You are highly numerate and analytical and love working in tandem with the Buying team to trade your business efficiently and effectively.

Your manager will provide you with high levels of guidance and development opportunities that will allow you to hone your planning and analysis skills and build on your existing planning foundations.

 

APG & Co

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.

We have an unwavering commitment to design and quality across all aspects of our business. This commitment, when coupled with our creativity and passion allows us to bring great brands to life in engaging and surprising ways.

APG & Co has over 1000 employees across Australia and New Zealand. This role is based in our beautiful head office in Mascot.

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.

The Role

  • Analysis of department, class, sub-class and product performance to identify trends, and what action needs to be taken
    • Management of stock holdings to minimise inefficient stock
    • Develop exit strategies for slow moving lines
    • Ensure store and online performance is maximised through accurate stock levels and regular stock deliveries 
    • Raising and managing seasonal retail orders
    • Post-seasonal review and performance analysis
    • Advise Buying on basics range rationalisation through forecasting and analysis
    • Achieve business objectives through analysis, reporting & measurement of sales, margin and inventory
    • To ensure all reports required are supplied in a timely manner with relevant insights
    • Optimise Return on Investment through inventory management at store level
    • Stock management using Allocation tool to select appropriate stores and weeks cover in line with department plans and business strategy
    • Liaising with key external and internal stakeholders to ensure all allocation deadlines are met
    • Maintain delivery schedules to drive intake and allocation decisions
    • Management of Core and Seasonal stock allocations
    • Work with Planner to produce appropriate sizing ratios for seasonal use
    • Manage targeted store stocks (models) of all products
    • Run replenishment twice weekly
    • Issue Consolidation Reports on styles when necessary
    • Item registration and Purchase Order management
    • During product range review process, assist planning admin assistant in the raising of purchase orders, item registration and amendments as required

     

    You

    We are looking for someone who wants a career in Planning. This is a fantastic step for an experienced Allocator who is ready and willing to take the next leap, or a Planning Assistant looking for a development opportunity. You must have had a minimum of one to two years in either role to be considered.

    In addition, we are looking out for the following skills and background:

    • Tertiary qualifications in business / marketing / retail
    • Specific experience in a high SKU department is highly desirable
    • Data driven with a high attention to detail
    • Analytical capability - this role requires you to be able to support the Planner and adjacent teams with reporting and detailed analysis
    • Excel is your friend best friend! You must be comfortable navigating Excel and using it to manipulate data
    • You are passionate about our brand and products: Retail is what you love and where you want to be

     

    Where do I sign?

    As part of the APG family you'll enjoy plenty of exiting rewards and benefits.

    • 50% discount on all brands
    • Flexible working - hybrid of work from home and in our beautiful offices
    • True work / life balance, including 4pm Friday finish
    • Birthday leave
    • Culture Club - monthly social events, monthly morning tea and more
    • An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Recognition and Service awards
    • Employee Referral Program

     

    Style your career in a new direction - apply now and join our talented team.

     

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    APG & Co. Support Office

    JAG Retail

    SABA Retail

    Sportscraft Retail



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