Princess Polly is the global fashion brand at the forefront of trend-driven, lower impact and accessible apparel. Established as an online force in the Australian retail scene in 2010, Princess Polly quickly became the clothing brand found in every influencer haul, viral TikTok, Instagram OOTD and celeb street looks. Now, one of the fastest-growing online women's fashion brands in the USA, Princess Polly has been delivering the best online shopping experience to customers worldwide for over 10 years.
As a part of A.K.A Brands; we are a global player with offices located in Los Angeles and Australia's Gold Coast. With big plans ahead, we're always on the hunt for new talent to join our global team.
We are growing our team based at our Burleigh Heads office and are looking for talented individuals to join the Princess Polly team. Think you can help us in our journey of becoming the best online shopping destination like...ever? If you're a motivated team player that's obsessed with all-things fashion and pop culture, we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for a Merchandise Planner to join our merchandising team in this newly created role. The role will support our merchandising Director with the newness buy plan, ensuring adherence to open-to-buy (OTB) and buying plan guidelines while considering seasonality, global availability, and the use of lower-impact materials. The role will be responsible for providing weekly and monthly reporting to give the newness team clear visibility over budgets and performance per category.
Our ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, strong analytical experience, and be able to work within a fast-paced environment. Being a newly created role, you will work autonomously, having the chance to scope growth across the role, with exposure to international markets and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:Develop and implement a comprehensive Newness Buy Plan, factoring in style count, category, average unit cost (AUC), unit depth, and other key metrics.Take ownership of the weekly Newness OTB roll-up, providing guidance on areas that need adjustments to maximize performance.Provide reporting to ensure the Newness team have clarity over budgets & performance by category on a weekly/monthly view/YTD view.Ensure daily data integrity to implement correct strategies that meet financial goals.Pull and analyze data from multiple sources such as Inventory Planner, Excel, and Shopify.Identify areas of risk and opportunity, offering actionable insights and strategies to the team.Build and manage Newness reporting, including Weekly Bestsellers, Trade Data, and Monthly Flash Forwards. Provide analytics for recovery plans on struggling categories.Work collaboratively with teams in the US and Australia, building strong relationships across departments and maintaining open communication channels.Skills and Experience:3+ years Analytical Experience. Experience in merchandise planning, buying, or a similar role is highly desirable but not essential.Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to collaborate across departments and build strong relationships.If you are a natural go-getter, and can work well under pressure to achieve results, this is the perfect opportunity for you!We recognise that asking you to give 100% of yourself on a daily basis requires us to offer an amazing opportunity.
Competitive salary package.
Flexible working arrangements.
Access to a best in class parental leave and family planning program.
Exceptional employee discount program.
A stunning newly renovated office in beautiful Burleigh Heads.
Work as part of a team of dedicated individuals focused on doing their best each day.
Staff social activities.
Monthly birthday celebrations.
Aside from the amazing tangible benefits and perks, Princess Polly offers you the chance to make a daily impact on a global business.
Princess Polly is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Come join us, different makes us better.
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