At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage data integrity and reporting for fashion planning at Portmans.
- Company: Join one of Australia's iconic fashion brands with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Generous staff discounts, sample sales, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Central office location with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of women's fashion.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; passion for retail is a must.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Portmans is one of Australia's most iconic fashion retail brands for women with more than 90 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Known for offering contemporary fashion and workwear that is feminine and on trend with a focus on high-quality.
Portmans provides the ultimate outfit solutions across a mix of casual, workwear and formal styles.
Portmans is part of the Myer Group, encompassing several of Australia's most recognised apparel brands - including Dotti, Jacqui E, Just Jeans and Jay Jays.
About the Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Assistant to join our Portmans Planning team.
In this role, you will ensure data integrity across planning reports, manage the weekly reporting suite, and maintain accurate line projections.
The Planning Assistant enables the Planners to make strategic financial decisions by ensuring the data is always refreshed, accurate, and ready for analysis.
Responsibilities
- Ownership of the reporting suite (WSSIs, Store & Category performance, Range Sign off reports, Assortment Plan set up, Markdown reports, etc)
- Format and produce ad hoc reports as required by the Planning team
- Managing and refreshing weekly Line Projections on Core styles, and participating in forward forecasts with the Planners
- Assist the Planners in building store Ratio Packs for new orders based on historical performance
- Loading price changes and markdowns into the system
- Maintaining the "On Order" file tracking deliveries and updating the intake flow in the WSSI
- Run regular "cleansing" reports to identify anomalies in the system
Skills & Experience
- Strong retail, financial and analytical skills
- Strong numerical literacy; ability to spot patterns in large datasets
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables)
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Finance, or a related field will be highly advantageous
- Experience in planning systems is a bonus
- Passion for retail with an analytical mind
- Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales
- Central office location based on St Kilda Rd
- Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
- Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth
Planning Assistant - Portmans in Melbourne employer: MYER
Dotti is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, perfect for those passionate about fashion and customer service. As a Senior Store Manager at our Highpoint location, you'll enjoy competitive pay, performance bonuses, and a generous employee discount, all while leading a dynamic team in a supportive environment that prioritises personal and professional growth. With structured training programs and flexible scheduling, Dotti is committed to helping you thrive in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
