Assistant Planner

Forever New; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Subsidised coffee

Loyalty leave

LinkedIn Learning

Parental leave

Referral incentives

Wellbeing initiatives

Sustainability initiatives

Awards & recognition

Car parking

Global exposure

Job summary

Forever New in Melbourne is seeking an Assistant Planner to join our high-performing Planning team and support the success of our fast-growing categories. You’ll work closely with the Senior Planner, Allocation Analyst and Buying teams to drive performance through forecasting, range planning and data-led decision-making.

This role offers a path to grow your career in retail planning. You will monitor trade, manage stock intake, and visit stores/warehouses to gain visibility and insight, helping

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in retail planning, allocations, or similar.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of planning systems and WSSI.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine passion for product.
• A relevant degree or qualification in fashion, business or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal planning and category strategy in line with financial and customer goals.
• Track trade performance and respond to sales trends to maximise opportunity and manage risk.
• Work closely with the Buying team to develop a well-balanced and customer-first range.
• Monitor WSSI and assist with open-to-buy management.
• Liaise with Allocation to optimise store performance and ensure right stock, right place, right time.
• Manage intake, stock flow, markdowns and promotional activity with accuracy and care.
• Conduct regular store and warehouse visits to maintain product visibility and insight.
• Coach and support the Allocation Analyst, helping them grow their skillset and impact.

Skills

Retail planning

Stakeholder management

Organised

Collaborative mindset

Product passion

Education

Degree in fashion, business or related field

Tools

Excel

Planning systems

WSSI

Job description

Forever New is Australia's fastest-growing fashion clothing and accessories brand. With more than 300 stores and a vast online presence across the globe, we've built a passionate community of fashion-lovers, designers, innovators and creatives who have taken us from Melbourne to the world.

We're a team that thrives on creativity, collaboration and doing whatever it takes to put a smile on her face. We design for the modern woman on the move - and just like her, we're always evolving.

THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU

As a valued member of the Forever New family, you'll enjoy a wide range of rewards and benefits, and be part of a team that genuinely values your contribution:

• Enjoy a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic family & friends offers
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidised coffee and lunch at the café downstairs
• Celebrate loyalty and life moments with birthday and loyalty leave
• Access to ongoing learning and development through LinkedIn Learning courses

Benefit from paid parental leave, helping you balance family and career

• Gain recruitment referral incentives for bringing exceptional talent into the team
• Take part in wellbeing and sustainability initiatives, supporting both you and the planet
• Grow with continuous learning and development programs
• Be recognised for your contributions through awards and recognition programs
• Enjoy subsidised car parking and a vibrant Richmond head office location
• Gain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents

YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY

Join our high-performing Planning team as an Assistant Planner and play a key role in supporting the success of one of Forever New's fastest-growing categories.

Working closely with our Senior Planner, Allocation Analyst and Buying teams, you'll help drive performance through smart forecasting, strategic range planning and data-led decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, a love for product, and a drive to build a long-term career in planning.

• Support seasonal planning and category strategy in line with financial and customer goals
• Track trade performance and respond to sales trends to maximise opportunity and manage risk
• Work closely with the Buying team to develop a well-balanced and customer-first range
• Monitor WSSI and assist with open-to-buy management
• Liaise with Allocation to optimise store performance and ensure right stock, right place, right time
• Manage intake, stock flow, markdowns and promotional activity with accuracy and care
• Conduct regular store and warehouse visits to maintain product visibility and insight
• Coach and support the Allocation Analyst, helping them grow their skillset and impact

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US

You'll bring energy, a keen eye for numbers, and an understanding of how product comes to life in a retail setting. Most of all, you're hungry to learn and ready to grow.

• 2-3 years' experience in retail planning, allocations, or similar
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of planning systems and WSSI
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
• A collaborative mindset and genuine passion for product
• A relevant degree or qualification in fashion, business or a related field

OUR VALUES

Whether we're building our next range, partnering with stores or trading a season, these five values guide everything we do.

• Think Customer
• Respect for All
• Keep it Simple
• Take Responsibility
• Act with Pace

Join Forever New and shape your future in fashion with a team that values your growth, supports your development and celebrates your wins.