Reporting into the Head of Planning, this role is a crucial member of the team developing and driving the right category mix. The right candidate will play a key role in implementing and managing the OTB, optimising inventory & sales by ensuring that we are getting the right stock to the right place at the right time.
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
- In conjunction with Buyer, develop and manage the seasonal merchandise strategy, implement budget and KPIs
- Build range and options plans to achieve financial plans across all categories.
- Accountable for in-season trading and forecasting, managing sales and Stock Levels, OTB and Gross Profit.
- Leading monthly forecast meetings to brand leadership
- Achieve critical financial targets such as Sales, Stock turn and sell through
- Manage stock levels and implement markdown/discounting activities which maximise our exit position (GP%) to determine seasonal buying and aide marketing activities.
- Identify essential lines, analyse their performance, and forecast sales potential
- Manage in-season and post-season performance, to identify best practice, lessons learnt, and improve performance
- Replenishment/Inventory management â balance between stores and warehouse in line with sales plan
- Set store grading strategy and review store performance, analysis, and model stocks
- Be the lead for data integrity and effectively navigate through the systems within the brand/business.
- Maintain effective relationships with Key stakeholders within Retail Brand divisions i.e. Finance, retail, product, marketing and digital teams
- Mentor and coach Allocator
You
- Experience working in a similar role for at least 5 years.
- Experience with a merchandise planning tool eg. FSR an advantage
- Ability to work in an agile, high-pace and changing environment, react appropriately and efficiently, and identify solutions
- In depth knowledge of planning and practices pertaining to the retail industry
- Communicates effectively complex concepts to a broad level of stakeholders.
- Interprets and actions findings of complex data and analytics to improve the business
- Ability to build and leverage relationships across the business
- Able to work collaboratively, take on feedback and switch gears quickly and seamlessly
- Confident and effective communicator with an ability to influence the broader business and drive key decision making
- Provide leadership through coaching, mentoring and regular feedback to direct reports
- Takes a strategic and customer orientated perspective to the business
- Attention to detail and time management skills.
- Highly developed numerical skills, including accuracy and interpretation.
- A good understanding of general fashion retail principles
- Ability to work effectively autonomously
- Strong numerical and & analytical skills
Where do I sign?
As part of the APG family you'll enjoy plenty of exciting 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.
