Junior Planner

Field Stock & Operations Coordinator (2)

General Manager Global Brand Management (1)

Completed a fashion course and excited to kick-start your career in Buying? Apply today for this entry-level role

An exciting opportunity exists for an Assistant Brand Merchandiser to join our team

Direct, control, and administer the operational activities of the Forever New business across the India, Philippines, Indonesia, and Middle East markets.

Based out of our vibrant Head Office in Melbourne, this role will suit a Fashion Graduate who is looking to take their first step into Planning

Be responsible for interpreting design briefs and creating precise patterns to ensure samples align with Forever New's fit and quality standards.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Retail Operations Coordinator to support our Chief Retail Officer, Head of Retail Support, and the wider Retail Operations team.

Partner closely with the CRM Manager in creating and managing campaigns for Forever New's CRM and loyalty program

As our Junior Merchandise Planner, you will play an important role in supporting the Merchandise Planning team in optimizing inventory levels and maximizing sale opportunities for your category.

As part of our incredibly talented Buying team, you will collaborate and thrive alongside like-minded individuals who will fuel your creativity and ignite your inspiration like never before.

YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY

You will play a key role in optimizing inventory levels and maximizing sales opportunities within your category. This involves managing allocations and markdowns, monitoring product trend balances, and collaborating closely with the Category Buyer to generate ideas that drive sales and enhance product performance.

Get excited to:

• Maximise profit and minimise risk through stock management and realistic sales and profit forecasts with regular review and appropriate action.
• Manage the in-season open to buy at department/category/season level using the WSSI and ensure that the budgeted or re-plan stock levels are being met.
• In conjunction with Buyer & Planner, propose category budgets, in line with strategic review.
• Post business planning sign off, produce a commercial and balanced range planning framework, which reflects departmental strategy and agreed KPI's.
• With the Buyer and Designer, construct a well-balanced range framework which offers the right mix of category e.g. casual/formal, print, plain, colour & fabric to match the customer's fashion requirements, based on history and current performance.
• Present high level financials and range framework at the beginning of order sign off and summarised at the completion.
• Optimise store performance by working with your Allocation Analyst to ensure stock is allocated to store based on the philosophy of right store, right stock, right time.

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US

You are ready to take your next career step onto the global stage having had at least 2-3 years' demonstrated experience as an Assistant Planner within a Womenswear Apparel Retailer. With a strong understanding of all critical path elements and their impact on delivery, your proven track record of effective stock management is evident within your experience.

• Proven experience as an Assistant Planner or Senior Assistant Planner in a Retail business.
• Experience using the WSSI to ensure that the budgeted stock levels are being met.
• Strong Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel highly favoured).
• Experience working with Buyers on building range plans and attending Trade meetings.
• Effective planning and organisational skills.
• Strong financial and commercial business acumen.
• Ability to work under pressure, working to tight deadlines.
• A high attention to detail.
• Understands the customer and responds effectively to their needs.
• Knowledge of the High Street competitors and able to form educated opinions to effect commercial decisions.
• Have an understanding of all critical path elements and their impact on delivery.
• Confident and engaging communicator with the ability to deliver presentations and influence key stakeholders.
• Ability to coach and develop a team, whilst managing key relationships effectively to deliver business strategy.

At Forever New our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your passion and skills align with the role and our company culture, apply now to join our talented team.