Since 2011, the company has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce destination in the region, its platforms deliver an inspiring and seamless customer experience through technology and innovation.

The Commercial team is driven by data, trends and a deep understanding of customers—curating one of the region's leading fashion destinations. The Category Buying and Planning teams work together to drive sales, maximise profit and deliver trend-led ranges that excite customers.

The Planning team combines strategic thinking with strong commercial and analytical capability. They forecast demand, optimise inventory, analyse performance and shape merchandise strategies that maximise profitability. Working closely with Buying, Marketing and suppliers, they play a key role in delivering commercial success while continually improving processes and ways of working.

We're looking for a Planning Manager to join the Men, Kids & Home team. Reporting to the Planning Director, you'll lead the planning function across the segment, driving strategy, profitability and team performance while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve business goals.

About the Role

• Drive the segment planning strategy while contributing to broader business objectives.
• Develop mid- to long-term commercial plans that support sustainable growth and profitability.
• Lead the creation and delivery of strategic planning packs backed by robust financial analysis.
• Lead company-wide category management projects from planning through execution.
• Analyse market, economic and consumer trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner closely with Buying to maximise seasonal performance and profitability.
• Monitor department performance, implementing actions to improve underperforming categories while unlocking growth opportunities.
• Shape promotional and marketing strategies to maximise results while protecting margin.
• Support company-wide planning and reporting initiatives.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across Planning, Buying and key business teams.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing planning team while driving continuous improvement.

What It Takes

• Previous experience in merchandise planning, ideally within fashion e-commerce.
• 5+ years' experience leading merchandise planning teams.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and trading capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience building collaborative relationships across multiple business functions.
• A leadership style that inspires, develops and supports high-performing teams.

Life at the company

From flexible ways of working to a strong growth mindset and commitment to sustainability, every employee contributes something unique. People are at the heart of the business, with benefits including:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Learning days, hackathons and LinkedIn Learning
• Parental leave and an additional day off for your child's first day of school
• Paid birthday leave and a staff shopping voucher
• Generous staff discounts and sample sales
• Discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Volunteer days supporting community initiatives

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

Key Responsibilities

🚀 Driving planning strategy

📈 Leading commercial performance

👥 Developing high-performing teams

Key Strengths

📊 Merchandise planning expertise

📈 Commercial and analytical thinking

🧮 Advanced Excel skills

🤝 Stakeholder management

💬 Leadership and communication

🔄 Strategic planning

Why the company is partnering with Hatch on this role

Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover careers that are right for them. When you apply, you'll have the opportunity to showcase more than just your résumé.

A final note: This is a role with the company, not with Hatch.