The Sportsgirl brand and our iconic bold stripes are a part of contemporary Australian culture. More than that, we’re a community of creative, passionate, dynamic, and innovative team members dedicated to translating the latest trends into must-have collections for our colourful, fun and fashion forward customers.

We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion, we’re committed to continuous learning and developing you in your career, team wellbeing and community engagement are genuinely and actively supported.

As part of The Sussan Group – including Sussan and Suzanne Grae - we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, our people, and the planet.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Merchandise Planner to join our collaborative Planning team, based in our Cremorne head office. 

As a commercially minded and driven individual, you will play a vital role in the team, enabling the department and your category to achieve set sales plans and overall gross profit. 

Reporting to the Planning Manager and partnering closely with our Buying team, your ability to build key relationships as well as effectively influence and solve problems will play an important part in your day-to-day and support your success in this fast-paced and hands-on role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Buying to develop detailed buying plans develop growth strategies
• Review range to ensure brand strategies and financial goals are being met
• Oversee the planning and re-forecasting of key items and volume lines
• OTB Management, continually identify & develop opportunities for achieving financial objectives
• Review store sales and allocations with Planning Assistants
• Liaise with internal & external teams as required

Skills & Experience:

• Fashion or relevant tertiary qualifications desirable
• Allocation experience within retail - Apparel ideal
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience in reporting and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management capability

Why work for Sportsgirl?

We are committed to rewarding our team for the great work they do every day and we always look to team members within the business first when new career opportunities arise. 

We are able to offer some amazing benefits including:

• Free Onsite parking
• Team Member product discount of 50%
• Discounted private health insurance
• Career Development opportunities
• Great team referral bonus
• Flexible Working