Who We Are

With a proud 175-year history of continuous trade, Harris Scarfe is one of Australia’s most experienced players in Australian retail landscape. Through our products and services, we aim to help everyday Australians feel proud about themselves and their homes.

As part of the well-known Spotlight Retail Group, the Harris Scarfe brand is now part of a thriving team of exceptional brands including Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs and Harris Scarfe. Together, we operate over 250 stores across 4 countries, and have a shared and deeply ingrained culture of focussing on our people and our values.

About the role

Reporting to the GM of Planning, this role will require that you will have great communication skills and be an analytical thinker to assist and support the buying team to deliver your departments strategic and performance objectives, whilst also mentoring and developing your allocator.

What You Will Be Doing

• Build financial targets that support overall business requirements
• Execute post seasonal and strategic plans on a half yearly basis with the buyer aligned to company strategy and objectives
• Develop options plans that deliver the strategic plans in a timely manner
• Analyse and manage margin mix through stock turn, GMROI, assortment mix, markdown program and marketing program in consultation with the buyer to deliver financial targets
• Work with buyers to ensure promotional activity delivers the financial plan
• Review merchandise and financial performance weekly with buyer and agree on forward actions to deliver financial targets
• Monthly in season review of department performance with senior leadership team
• In conjunction with the buyer, ensure the best end cost to the business for the delivery of product
• Establish and manage item plans for imports and local ongoing lines, to effectively manage stock flow to stores and optimise inventory investment to DC and Stores
• Determine and maintain replenishment parameters managed to optimise inventory in core products
• Coach, guide and develop your allocator in line with business goals
• Ensure adherence to allocation guidelines and principles to manage stock to sales ratio, individual store forward weeks cover, stock turn, GMROI and return on floor space

 About You

• Must have 3 years Planning experience within the retail space, preferably with an apparel background
• Must have advanced Excel skills
• SAP and Micro Strategies experience will be highly regarded
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritise and high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Why work at Harris Scarfe?

• A competitive salary and access to a lucrative profit share incentive program
• South Melbourne based office, across from the famous South Melbourne Markets- 5 minutes from the CBD!
• Career opportunities and training to further your development
• Team discounts across Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe and Mountain Designs!
• Referral bonuses- work with people you respect
• Great work-life balance!
• Be part of a high performing, values based team

We are currently in a large growth phase of the business as we set out to expand our store network rapidly across the country, and we want the best planners to deliver this for us. We offer a great career opportunity which will challenge you to become better, and will reward you for your results, whilst being part of a supportive team environment driven to succeed personally and professionally.

If you would like to be a part of a team driven to achieve great results within a supportive and enjoyable environment, then we would love to hear from you!

Harris Scarfe is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

To apply, please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume. You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position