Description
Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.
THE ICONIC Planning team is driven, dynamic and data orientated. The team works together with Company Planning to drive sales, maximise profit and manage inventory ensuring product ranges and marketing strategies not only meet but exceed the needs of THE ICONIC customer.
Our People & Purpose
Our Planners are a dynamic blend of strategic problem-solvers and creative analytical thinkers with a passion for products. They excel in analyzing and forecasting financial and product trends, evaluating product performance, and ensuring optimal stock levels. Integral to company-wide initiatives, they possess a sharp eye for process improvement and streamlining, demonstrating a commitment to efficiency and a love for numbers.
We are currently looking for a Senior Planner to join our Menswear Team.
About the Role:
- Communicates confidently with senior management, respectfully challenging when required
- Uses their influence and knowledge to drive department growth
- Effectively manages prioritization of own and direct team’s workload during peak planning periods
- Strives for continuous improvement in own department, whether it be processes, systems or tools
- Is comfortable in all situations, taking challenges in their stride
- Drives the department strategy and contributes to the wider segment strategy
- Develops a mid to long term strategic view to drive growth and profit for the department
- Manages all aspects the new season strategy, ensuring a comprehensive strategy pack backed by a solid financial plan is delivered and implemented
- Suggests actions to take based on potential future concerns, either based on economic or social trends
- Anticipates Planning Managers needs and prepares documentation, analysis or responses ahead of time
- Works closely with the Planning Manager and Buyers to maximize profit for the season
- Monitors all facets of the department, implements plans for any underperforming categories and brands and identifies ways to potentialize opportunities
- Proposes marketing campaigns to the planning manager ensuring promotional activity delivers the best possible outcome, retaining margin
Key Skills
- Collaborates cross departmentally, establishing strong relationships with other Category Management departments. Uses these relationships to strengthen department’s position
- Works cross-functionally, establishing strong relationships with key departments. Uses these relationships to strengthen department’s position
- Challenges, develops and inspires their direct reports. Keeps calm in the face of challenges and retains a positive demeanour
- Demonstrates strong communication and management skills, ensures deadlines are met and their direct reports have a clear understanding of what is required of them at all times
- Embraces and drives positive change across the department
- Deputises for Planning Manager in their absence
- Ensures training and development needs for their direct reports are met
- Embodies THE ICONIC values and refers to the values when setting goals and KPIs for their direct reports.
Life at THE ICONIC
At THE ICONIC, we believe in doing things a little differently. Whether it's the way we work, our unstoppable growth mindset, or our dedication to sustainability—every ICONITE brings their own unique flair, and we have an absolute blast along the way! People are our greatest asset, and our ICONITE experience is all about empowering you to be your best self—while having a ton of fun doing it!
Here’s a taste of what life at THE ICONIC looks like:
🌟 Flex Your Way – Hybrid working options so you can slay your day wherever works best for you!
🧠 Learning Collective – From learning days to hackathons, we’re all about leveling up our skills together!
👨👩👧👦 Parents at THE ICONIC – Parental leave and an extra day off for your Child's first day at school, because those moments matter.
🎂 Birthday Bliss – Celebrate YOU with a paid day off and an ICONIC voucher to spoil yourself!
🛍️ Style Game Strong – Our Iconic staff discounts and exclusive sample sales will keep your wardrobe on point at all times
💪 Wellness – Access to discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs because a healthy you is a happy you!
💛 People First – We’ve got your back (and your family's!) with our Employee Assistance Program.
🌍 Do Good, Feel Good – Give back through volunteer days with our Charity Partner, Thread Together, and make a difference in society and the environment.
👯♀️ Refer a Friend, Reap the Rewards – Score big with our referral program when your recommended friends join the ICONITE crew!
We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or any adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to [email protected]