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Junior Analysis and Planning Manager - Menswear Job no: 943213 Work type: Permanent / Full time Location: Support Office - Docklands From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide- Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work. Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you're encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being "right at home" As the Junior Analysis & Planning Manager for Men's Streetwear, Activewear and Swimwear, you will develop and deliver a compelling and profitable customer offer that drives the Myer Merchandise strategy, analyse business trends and performance to optimise inventory and sales profit outcomes. This role is accountable for the end-to-end management including financial performance for your portfolio. Take the next step up from your trainee Planner role in this exciting category - work with iconic brands such as Adidas, Quiksilver, Billabong, Nena & Pasadena! Further opportunities for succession planning and development Flexible hybrid working from our centrally-located Docklands office & the comfort of your own home About the role: Develop merchandise plans, and manage profitable inventory performance across key categories in support of the Myer strategy Coordinate and present the MMR at an executive level providing leadership and guidance to teams Oversee allocation analysts and lead a team to high performance through regular and effective coaching, feedback, mentoring and training development activities Planning and analysis including; in-season and post season analysis on supply delivery performance and stock health, and in season reporting and analysis for the business on service levels Develop and manage the open to buy budget and deliver financial outcomes Manage the processes of product life-cycle and pricing strategies Be across allocation of advertised merchandise in line with relevant models and time frames Analyse and track the product performance, recommend stock status and support suppliers/buyers in resolving issues/exploring opportunities within ranges and make recommendations Ensure optimal store allocation of orders based on detailed analysis Understand all aspects of supply chain and conduct reporting and analysis on in-season sales performance About you: Previous experience in merchandise planning is essential Previous exposure to merchandise planning in an apparel category is advantageous Detailed understanding of the allocations process in a retail environment and exceptional analytical skills Strong negotiation and influencing skills to enable effective decisions to be made in relation to the allocation of merchandise Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication Strong data accuracy skills and attention to detail will be critical to success in this role Good understanding of supply chain processes, including lead times, supplier requirements and overseas process Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently on prioritising and meeting deadlines Benefits to you: Generous team member discounts on all Myer products Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave available Career growth and succession opportunities Reward and Recognition Programs Here, you're not only an employee. You're a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we're all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life's special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be. Wherever you are and wherever you're going, we'll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we're fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands. Welcome Home! Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration. Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve. Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable. Applications close: 17 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time Back to search results Apply now

Overview (Text Only) Foot Locker is on a mission to unlock the inner sneakerhead in all of us! The Senior Director, Planning & Allocations, FL APAC is a key member of the FL APAC Senior Leadership Team, holding overall responsibility for the effective management of the product planning and allocations functions. The Planning & Allocations Department provides strategic reporting, analysis, advisory and product allocation services to assist in the achievement of the Division's annual sales, gross margin, and inventory turn targets. In addition, the Senior Director, Planning & Allocations leads key product areas including intake planning and pricing to ensure effective product flow, liquidation, and life cycles to deliver key targets. The Senior Director, Planning & Allocations helps drive the company's "Lace Up" strategic plan forward aimed at driving sales and increasing market share, and supports the Company's mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: leadership, service, teamwork, innovation, and integrity. Responsibilities Drive business performance and strategy Key leader in developing and achieving the operational and financial objectives for the FL APAC Division. Partner closely with VP/GM, CFO and Head of Buying to develop and align on forward thinking targets, aligning the business with a fast-moving consumer and marketplace. Develop, maintain and deliver the Planning & Allocations section of the (bi-annual) FL APAC ‘Strategic Plan.’ To monitor and adhere to the annual Departmental budget. Deliver business / technical functions Provide strategic reporting, analysis, advisory and product allocation services to assist in the achievement of the Division’s annual sales, (gross margin) profit and product turnover targets. Facilitate the ‘Open To Buy’ (OTB) process and assist the Buying team to attain product liquidation, sell through and aged stock targets. Actively participate, and lead planning dialogue in major product range showings and Buying reviews. Effectively interpret historical & current trends and their relationship with internal Foot Locker campaigns / business strategies in addition to economic, customer, market, environmental and industry factors. Effectively forecast emerging product & financial trends within the Retail industry. Work closely & negotiate with all vendor partners to manage inventory levels through the RTV (return to vendor) process and profitability through markdown management. Lead intake planning process, partnering closely with the Supply Chain team. Lead pricing function to deliver effective markdown strategies to manage product life cycles and inventory, while maximizing gross margin; test, learn and analyse offers and markdown strategies to increase effectiveness. Build effective business partnerships Develop and maintain effective communication and strong working relationships with key internal clients including the FL APAC General Manager, FL APAC Senior Leadership Team and Senior Planning & Merchandising Executives in the U.S. and Europe Build strong relationships and credibility with vendor partners, including short- and long-term plans to benefit both businesses Develop a winning team Develop and maintain a highly capable Planning & Allocations team to enable the achievement of the Department’s goals & objectives. Engage the team and elevate analytical and strategic thinking to drive results. Ensure business & organizational compliance Monitor and adhere to the relevant legislative, regulatory, licensing, insurance, ethical, corporate governance and industry standards for the Retail Buying industry in Australia & New Zealand (including statutory and corporate reporting requirements). Maintain the organization’s core values (leadership, service, teamwork, innovation, and integrity) at work and when representing FL APAC at external functions and events. Adhere to all Foot Locker policies, procedures and guidelines. Project Management: Work with global teams to champion company process and systems changes, especially in merchandising / financial systems. Undertake additional projects as directed by the FL Management.Qualifications Business Degree (Accounting/Economics) 10 years’ experience working as a Planner / Buyer-Planner with increasing levels of ownership / leadership Leadership attributes Strong team leader, fostering engagement and developing others Strategic, forward-thinking mindset and customer-centric approach Highly collaborative team player, effective relationship builder Excellent communication, including verbal and written communication, reporting, and presentation to senior leadership as well as wider team Good facilitation / negotiation skills Measured, firm business view to balance the product team High level of drive / sense of urgency to deliver results Functional / Technical skills Strong analytics, planning and organization Strong commercial acumen Interpretative / Presumptive skills Financial management / budgeting Internal Planning Systems Computer Technology Skills (Advanced MS Excel / Intermediate MS Office) Sound knowledge of relevant Planning systems including Planit & Marketmax Marketplace Sound knowledge of the Retail industry (preferably sports/footwear/apparel) including Sales & Operations and Merchandising General knowledge of the Foot Locker organization including its global operations, product range, pricing points etc. Other Ability to undertake frequent interstate and occasional international travel

The ROLE The purpose of the Revenue & Inventory Planning Manager is to strategically contribute to, and execute in line with the David Jones Merchandise Strategy, with a focus on revenue management. This role is responsible for leading key revenue management activities such as range architecture, pricing and promotional strategies, and ensuring these are incorporated into trade planning management to optimise the Gross Profit and inventory KPI delivery of the business. What YOU'LL NEED TO THRIVE Background and experience in Retail with an understanding of working in a multi-brand business in the premium/luxury retail space. Demonstrated ability to be translate a strategy into deliverable outcomes and executing those outcomes Customer centric thinking and approach Excellent partnering and relationship building capabilities with an ability to influence at a senior level Experience in managing a complex pricing function in a multi sales channel business Demonstrable experience leveraging internal and external relationships delivering on business or customer objectives Experience with analysing complex data sets and obtaining meaningful information Excellent analytical and financial acumen. How WE MEASURE ACHIEVEMENT You will achieve by delivering outcomes aligned to the following measures ASP improvement BGP Improvement Ensure provisions are met Markdown to GP ROI Percentage of clearance Sales, profitability, and inventory targets, including Buyers Gross Profit and Inventory Weeks Cover maintenance Key business initiatives and strategic imperatives What YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE Lead price and promotion optimisation and pricing strategies. NRV - provision management Lead Drive & Support range/price architecture initiatives, testing and analysing range, identifying what is working, what is not working and providing feedback to Merchandise for range reviews. Support range improvement and optimisation at store level by working closely with the Merchandise teams. Lead pricing strategy development and implementation, ensuring a robust pricing process, delivering optimal margin. Lead pricing governance processes and requirements. ACCC Lead the development of retail price value propositions at customer and store level, working cross-functionally to ensure future price decisions and processes support strategy. Offset competitive pressure points with price strategies that reflect customer and product segmentation. Develop and maintain price benchmarking programs that drive proactive pricing decisions Support development of pricing literacy programs for wider Merchandise teams. Analyse competitors' marketing, selection, and pricing to make strategic go-to market decisions. Establish a structured price discount review agenda that includes price distributions, challenge rebate effectiveness, price overrides and customer value metrics. Work closely with operations and logistics to facilitate the execution of all inventory improvement strategies Lead reduction of slow moving or excess inventory. Embed governance and compliance (ACCC) around Merchandise principles, processes, systems and tools. Support the delivery of the Merchandise Strategies across all categories through transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Influence and give feedback strategically and ELT Level What YOU'LL NEED TO THRIVE Background and experience in Retail with an understanding of working in a multi-brand business in the premium/luxury retail space. Demonstrated ability to be translate a strategy into deliverable outcomes and executing those outcomes Customer centric thinking and approach Excellent partnering and relationship building capabilities with an ability to influence at a senior level Experience in managing a complex pricing function in a multi sales channel business Demonstrable experience leveraging internal and external relationships delivering on business or customer objectives Experience with analysing complex data sets and obtaining meaningful information Excellent analytical and financial acumen. How WE MEASURE ACHIEVEMENT You will achieve by delivering outcomes aligned to the following measures ASP improvement BGP Improvement Ensure provisions are met Markdown to GP ROI Percentage of clearance Sales, profitability, and inventory targets, including Buyers Gross Profit and Inventory Weeks Cover maintenance Key business initiatives and strategic imperatives