Since 2011, the company 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 Commercial team sits at the heart of fashion, product and customer insight — blending data, trends and commercial expertise to shape what customers see, love and shop next.

The Category Buying team partners closely with Planning to curate exciting, customer-first ranges that drive sales, maximise profit and keep the business ahead of the curve. From spotting what’s trending to building forward-thinking assortments, the team plays a key role in delivering a platform of choice for customers.

Our Planners are an eclectic mix of strategic problem-solvers and creative analytical thinkers who love products. They analyse and forecast financial and product trends, review product performance, and ensure sufficient stock is available. They also work with brands and suppliers to negotiate pricing structures, delivery dates, merchandise requirements and contracts to help achieve business goals. They play a key role in company-wide projects, process improvements and streamlining ways of working — they are dedicated to efficiency and love the 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 prioritisation of own and direct team’s workload during peak planning periods.
• Strives for continuous improvement in their department, whether it be processes, systems or tools.
• Is comfortable in all situations, taking challenges in their stride.
• Drives 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 of the new season strategy, ensuring a comprehensive strategy pack backed by a solid financial plan is delivered and implemented.
• Suggests actions based on potential future concerns, including economic or social trends.
• Anticipates Planning Manager needs and prepares documentation, analysis or responses ahead of time.
• Works closely with the Planning Manager and Buyers to maximise profit for the season.
• Monitors all facets of the department, implements plans for underperforming categories and brands, and identifies opportunities for growth.
• Proposes marketing campaigns to the Planning Manager, ensuring promotional activity delivers the best possible outcome while retaining margin.

Key Skills

• Collaborates cross-departmentally, establishing strong relationships with other Category Management teams and using these relationships to strengthen the department’s position.
• Works cross-functionally, building strong relationships with key teams and stakeholders.
• Challenges, develops and inspires direct reports while remaining calm and positive during challenges.
• Demonstrates strong communication and management skills, ensuring deadlines are met and teams have a clear understanding of expectations.
• Embraces and drives positive change across the department.
• Deputises for Planning Manager when required.
• Ensures training and development needs for direct reports are met.
• Embodies company values and refers to them when setting goals and KPIs for their team.

Life at the company

From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our employee experience is designed to empower you to do your best work.

Here’s what to expect when you join the company:

• Flexible working. We offer a hybrid and flexible working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you.
• The learning collective. Get your knowledge fix with learning days, hackathons and online learning.
• Parents at the company. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year.
• Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and a company voucher to treat yourself.
• Curate your style. Enjoy staff discounts and exclusive sample sales.
• Wellbeing. Access to Fitness Passport and wellbeing programs.
• People first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

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🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

🗣️ Communicating confidently

📅 Managing workload effectively

📈 Driving department strategy

Key Strengths

🧠 Strategic problem-solving

💬 Strong communication skills

📊 Analytical thinking

🤝 Cross-department collaboration

🔧 Process improvement

🌟 Leadership

Why the company is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with the company not with Hatch.