Join the Dream Team

About Peter Alexander

Peter Alexander is the leading sleepwear designer brand, known and loved by every generation for its fun and creative designs, vibrant colours, quirky patterns and playful themes! Offering high-quality sleepwear, loungewear, footwear, home and giftware, the Peter Alexander experience offers a feeling of laughter and fun. With over 130 stores across Australia, New Zealand and the recent expansion into the UK, Peter Alexander is a brand where you feel comfortable, warm and at home!

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planner to join our Peter Alexander Planning team. Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will work as a commercial partner with the Product Manager in order to maximise the financial performance of the brand by developing and managing the gifting and accessories department financial plan. 

Responsibilities

• Build the seasonal budgets in conjunction with the product team
• Build, implement and manage assortment plans to achieve department financial KPIs
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the financial projection
• Working with product design and sourcing teams to provide feedback on merchandise
• Undertake appropriate pre & post review preparation and analysis
• Control the department stock levels and stock turn
• Undertake key in-season and post-season analysis
• Actualising line projections and participating in forward forecasts with Planning Manager

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in merchandise planning would be advantageous 
• Expertise in sales forecasting, budgeting, option planning, managing the OTB and inventory management
• Passion for retail with an analytical mind
• Able to demonstrate sound relationship management and influencing skills
• Excellent commercial and business acumen
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel & Word

Perks

• Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales
• Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
• Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

Above all, we are looking for someone with enthusiasm and who is a great team player. If you are looking to take the next step in your Planning career, then we want to hear from you. Apply now!