Planning Manager - Apparel
Williams landing, VIC, AU
Who are We?
At Target, we’ve always been here to help families live better. But right now, we can see that what ‘better’ means is changing. Better means making choices that can change the world. Better is about a life that’s lived, not with more things, but with things that mean more. A life where quality is always valued over quantity. Where beauty is born from style and substance in equal measure. A better way of life, that’s within easy reach of all. That’s why everything from the products we make to the experience we create, is crafted with intention and a single purpose…To inspire families to live better.
That's Target !
What will you do?
As the Planning Manager, you will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to lead the Planning team to develop strategies and processes to drive sales and profitability through the effective management of the department range architecture and product assortment, in line with Target’s values.
Other responsibilities will include:
Range Architecture - Lead the Planning teams across the Business Group to work collaboratively with key stakeholders to establish the appropriate balance of fashion, basics and quality to drive transactions within agreed option plan, and support and drive the Business Group to deliver range architecture.
Strategy & Trade - Own and lead financial performance to agreed KPI’s across the department, and support and drive the Business Group to deliver financials and strategy
Stock Optimisation - Manage inventory and demand planning to use optimum inventory flow methods and ‘channels’ and ensure stock to sales is balanced by region and store.
Support and drive the Business Group to deliver financials and strategy through:
- Developing pre-season strategy and accurate financial plans
- Developing customer focused product and store assortments, line plans, and inventory flow
- Develop tactics in response to current Trading Results including managing an accurate reforecast process
- Managing markdown plans and OTB controls
- Lead the Planning Team to ensure critical path and launch dates are being met
What are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate at least 7 years of planning experience in a specialty retail environment with a tertiary qualification in Finance, Operations or Business would be an advantage. Good working experience in leading a small to medium sized team is essential as is ability to plan, implement and lead a merchandise strategy along with demonstrated experience working cross-functionally to achieve objectives , and ability to trade in a business that is reacting quickly to market pressures.
What will you get?
- Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group
- Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and Catch Membership.
- A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible product
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café!
- Novated leasing options
- Paid parental leave scheme
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).
Target values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part.
As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check. Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.
Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
“We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”.
#LI-POST1