Since 2011, this leading fashion e-commerce company has redefined retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 online destination for fashion, sports, and lifestyle in the region, its platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through innovative technology.

The Planning team is driven, dynamic, and data-oriented. The team works closely with Company Planning to drive sales, maximise profit, and manage inventory, ensuring product ranges and marketing strategies exceed customer expectations.

This diverse and dynamic community of over 1,000 people brings real meaning to the company’s purpose: “To bring on the future of shopping.” Diversity is at the heart of everything they do, from ethical sourcing and sustainability strategies to community engagement initiatives.

Planners analyse and forecast financial and product trends, review performance, and ensure stock availability. They collaborate with brands and suppliers to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, merchandise requirements, and contracts. They are also key in company-wide projects, continuously improving processes, systems, and tools with a strong focus on efficiency and data-driven decisions.

We are currently seeking an Established Merchandise Planner to join our Sports team on a 12-month max-term contract. If you are a highly skilled planner with a passion for sports, this role is for you!

About the Role

• Communicate confidently with senior management, leveraging influence and expertise to drive department growth.
• Manage the BUB process in collaboration with Buying to meet deadlines and ensure brand strategy aligns with department goals.
• Own forecasting through the WSSI and present findings in reforecast meetings.
• Prioritize workload effectively during peak planning periods.
• Review in-season and post-season performance, making recommendations for growth or decline.
• Ensure tools and reporting are set up for data-driven decision-making by the Buying team.
• Mitigate risk by identifying problem areas and taking proactive action.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and tools within the department.
• Contribute to the wider segment strategy with mid- to long-term planning.
• Anticipate future trends, including economic or social impacts, to guide actions.
• Work closely with Planning Managers and Buyers to maximise seasonal profit.
• Monitor all aspects of the department, addressing underperforming categories and brands while identifying opportunities to maximise KPIs.
• Propose marketing campaigns to ensure promotional activity retains margin and drives impact.

Key Skills

• Strong cross-departmental collaboration, establishing relationships to strengthen the department’s position.
• Embrace and drive positive change.
• Demonstrate the company’s core values in planning and decision-making.

Life at the Company

• 🌟 Flex Your Way – Hybrid working options for flexibility.
• 🧠 Learning Collective – Learning days, hackathons, and skill-building opportunities.
• 👨 👩 👧 👦 Family Friendly – Parental leave plus an extra day off for your child’s first day at school.
• 🎂 Birthday Bliss – Paid day off and voucher to celebrate.
• 🛍️ Style Perks – Staff discounts and sample sales.
• 💪 Wellness – Discounted gym memberships, wellbeing programs, and activities like a Weekly Run Club.
• 💛 People First – Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• 🌍 Do Good, Feel Good – Volunteer days with charity partners to make an impact.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

• 📣 Communicating with senior management
• 📅 Managing the BUB process
• 🔍 Reviewing performance

Key Strengths

• 📊 Data analysis
• 🗣️ Communication
• 📈 Strategic planning
• 🤝 Cross-department collaboration
• 🔄 Change management
• 🧩 Problem-solving

Why this role is partnering with Hatch

Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with a leading Australian fashion e-commerce company, not with Hatch.