Country Road - Planning Analyst (Menswear) - VIC
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Planning Analyst to join the Country Road Merchandise team. The Planning Analyst plays a key role in providing information and recommendations based on sales analysis looking at current trade and historical data.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing the allocation of product to ensure it is delivered to the right store at the right time
* Ensuring correct stock levels in stores
* Analysis and reporting on sales and trading performance
* Communicating with Production teams on forecasts, retail pricing and delivery updates
* Liaising with stores in respect to stock queries
* Administrative duties
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate
* Previous experience working in an apparel and a retail environment is advantageous
* Strong data entry capability
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* An understanding of Country Road brand/customer
* Intermediate excel skills with a desire to learn
Why work for us?
* A competitive remuneration package, including incentives
* Bi-annual product allowances and generous discounts for you and your immediate family on all Country Road, Mimco, Politix, Trenery and Witchery products
* Birthday roster day off
* Excellent career progression involving regular training and on the job development
* A genuine, open and high performing culture
* Opportunity to become involved in our Corporate Social Responsibility program, by supporting our community partnerships.
About Us
Country Road inspires modern Australian living every day. An icon since 1974, the brand is famous for its effortless style and quality designs that are made to last.
Recognised as a leading responsible retailer, Country Road is proud to support local partnerships with Australian farmers, manufacturers, and First Nations communities.
The brand is renowned for championing industry-leading initiatives and was the first Australian fashion retailer to partner with Oritain to scientifically verify fibre origin, the Green Building Council to target best practice store design and the Good Cashmere Standard by AbTF to support responsible cashmere production.
Country Road is committed to embedding sustainability into its business by improving traceability through its supply chain, working with suppliers that uphold high environmental standards and maintaining responsible sourcing strategies for key raw materials.
From its products to its partnerships and stores, the brand looks to drive positive change so you can feel proud of every Country Road purchase you take home.
Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Country Road Group prefers to manage all sourcing directly, please submit your applications to this role if you are interested. Please note introductions via agency will not be accepted.