Junior Planner - Wholesale - Country Road Group
Apply now Job no: 997978 Work type: Full-Time Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner Categories: Strategy & Business Development
Purpose
Support the planner in projecting future sales identifying opportunity and risk at brand department level and recommending actions in season to trade the business. Supporting the Planner in end-to-end the inventory management and buying of all Wholesale core programs to ensure always in stock availability by size. Own and manage all wholesale reporting and support in the activation and management of online platform when additional coverage is required.
Key Accountabilities
Planning
Preparation of the Merchandise plans for the season. Creating seasonal budgets by category in line with divisional strategy within MFP. Re gular reforecasting of all categories in MFP in line with monthly timelines. Assist Planner with range buying and quantification of Wholesale ranges across all brands aligned to target sell through metrics.
Planning Analysis
Review and action stock transfers when required to mitigate markdown risk.
Manage delivery schedule and into OFC reporting to advise monthly go lives of new product to the website.
Conduct adhoc product and category analysis and share with Wholesale team and Sales Agent Representatives in season.
Trading
Weekly trade reporting, providing analysis and recommendations on Sales, BGP & Stock targets.
Analyse weekly sales reports and propose in season trading actions at product level.
Statistical analysis, e.g. Colour and Print analysis.
Communication
Prepare and present class and category performance at weekly sales meetings and monthly meeting with Sales Agents as required.
Store visits on a quarterly basis to gain an understanding of the businesses and customer we cater to in Wholesale.
Liaise with Sales Agents on product feedback insights.
Key Capabilities
A relevant degree including, Commerce, Business Administration or Retail or a related field.
Prior experience in a planning role within retail
Highly analytical with an understanding of merchandise planning processes.
Proficient in advanced Excel and skilled in effectively using planning systems.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Why work for CRG?
The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer:
Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
Seasonal clothing allowance
An additional day of leave for your birthday
An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.
Advertised: 17 Apr 2025 Applications close: 16 May 2025
Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Country Road Group prefers to manage all sourcing directly, please submit your applications to this role if you are interested. Please note introductions via agency will not be accepted.
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