Assistant Planner - Sports

Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.

THE ICONIC Planning team is driven, dynamic and data orientated. The team works together with Company Planning to drive sales, maximise profit and manage inventory ensuring product ranges and marketing strategies not only meet but exceed the needs of THE ICONIC customer.

As an Assistant Planner you will report to the Planning Manager. Updating, collating and interpreting analysis and data, you will provide solutions in line with THE ICONIC strategy. You work closely with Buying counterparts to optimise with in-season trading and understand where to grow THE ICONIC business through strategic planning. It is a key function which requires commercial awareness, great relationship skills and a flexibility to adapt to the needs of the business. Working closely with finance, operations and tech to ensure opportunities are identified, objectives achieved and processes and systems streamlined.

We are currently on the look out for an Assistant Planner to join our Sports team.

About this role...

• Supports the category manager and line manager by providing accurate analysis and reports. Indicate any key themes and provide basic commentary.

• Identify risks and opportunities, providing suggestions, solutions or actions.

• Understand the promotional calendar and department critical paths. Ensure any stock required for key promotions or campaigns is monitored, updating your Senior Planner of any risks or concerns

• Contribute to department trade meetings, by challenging/highlighting risk and/or opportunity.

• Understands key metrics and levers that affect KPIs. ASP, margin, etc. Manipulate these levers to drive trade

• Suggest trade actions from managing the WSSI. Manages a department WSSI with Senior Planner guidance and touchpoints

• Present trade information within department trade meetings. Highlighting risk, opportunities and suggesting action points

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills/attributes:

• A proactive attitude, always looking to improve processes or bring increased efficiencies to your work.

• Confident communicator with the ability to adapt your style depending on your audience.

• A true team player with experience mentoring or training junior team mates

• Works well under pressure and able to manage changing priorities in your workload

• Excellent mathematical skills and comfortable using Excel

• Embodies our ICONIC Principles

• A love for all things Sports & Lifestyle

Life at THE ICONIC

At THE ICONIC, we believe in doing things a little differently. Whether it's the way we work, our unstoppable growth mindset, or our dedication to sustainability—every ICONITE brings their own unique flair, and we have an absolute blast along the way! People are our greatest asset, and our ICONITE experience is all about empowering you to be your best self—while having a ton of fun doing it!

Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:

🌟 Flex Your Way – Hybrid working options so you can slay your day wherever works best for you!

🧠 Learning Collective – From learning days to hackathons, we’re all about leveling up our skills together!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents at THE ICONIC – Parental leave and an extra day off for your Child's first day at school, because those moments matter.

🎂 Birthday Bliss – Celebrate YOU with a paid day off and an ICONIC voucher to spoil yourself!

🛍️ Style Game Strong – Our Iconic staff discounts and exclusive sample sales will keep your wardrobe on point at all times

💪 Wellness – Access to discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs because a healthy you is a happy you!

💛 People First – We’ve got you (and your family!) with our Employee Assistance Program.

🌍 Do Good, Feel Good – Give back through volunteer days with our Charity Partner, Thread Together, and make a difference in society and the environment.

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