Description : Junior Planner. Company : Spotlight. Location : Victoria

• Australian owned and operated global retail business
• Career Progression + Team Member discounts + Work Flexibility
• A vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership

Who We Are:

Spotlight is growing and we’re searching for a Junior Planner to help us achieve this whist getting the personal learning and development that will make you ready to be a future Business Planner. We are looking for a self-driven, analytical thinker who is comfortable operating both in the detail as well as being able to see the bigger picture.

You will join a genuinely supportive team who uses their retail acumen to improve process and results. We set our own direction by holding true to the “Golden Rules” passed down from our founders and by focussing on our 4 Key Strategic Objectives. All of which allows us to keep things simple and move at pace.

If you get excited at the idea of working for a retailer who is happy to break the mould, with a team of merchants and entrepreneurs who thrive on the results they deliver, you should probably read the rest of this ad.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Junior Planner in our biggest Department you will be responsible for a substantial portfolio including both core and fashion ranges. You will work closely with the Senior Planner, Buyer and Business Manager to develop and execute short- and long-term strategy as well as providing accurate, timely analysis, insight, decision making and support.

• Working collaboratively, maximise sales, maximise margin and manage your stock, using your commercial acumen to deliver insight and critical decision making every day
• Working with your Demand Planner, forecast Sales and Order requirements for all core programs
• Own all aspects of the Store Replenishment process for your ranges
• Assist with providing analysis and reporting to influence decisions and overall business performance
• Present results and ideas at Trade Meetings, Post Season / Strategy meetings and ad hoc meetings as needed
• Ensure Inventory Health is monitored, managed and maintained within expectations
• Manage the product lifecycle from launch through to clearance

About You:

• A least 2 years’ experience within a retail head office / support group
• Solid analytical and reporting experience
• A demonstrated ability to interpret data and results
• Experience planning Sales and Stock
• Able to manage all aspects of the Replenishment process
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Positive attitude and willing to share or embrace new ideas
• Clear ambition to pursue an ongoing career path in Merchandise Planning

For the right candidate this is a unique opportunity to be empowered to plan a substantial portfolio while learning from the best to further develop your skill set, getting you ready and able to become the next Spotlight Business Planner.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary + Team discounts + Work Flexibility
• Supportive working environment
• Training and Development
• Career opportunities across SRG

You’ll get all the career development you need to progress via regular leadership events and an annual conference. Plus, you’ll enjoy work-life balance and an ever-changing environment that’s always open to new ideas.

No agency enquiries or applications please

Advertised: 23 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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