Assistant Planner

Zimmermann; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmermann seeks an analytical Assistant Planner to join the Planning team at our Sydney Head Office. You will support pre-season allocations, in-season trading, and post-season analysis to maximise performance across stores and distribution channels, overseeing assortment planning and replenishment strategies.

This role suits someone who enjoys working with data, problem solving, and collaborating across functions in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in Retail Planning or similar analytical/financial role.
• Relevant qualification in Commerce, Business, or related field (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with understanding of retail financials.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience building reports and working with large datasets.
• Exceptional attention to detail and data interpretation capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support data integrity across planning systems through analytics, enabling informed assortment and inventory decisions.
• Manage stock allocations and performance analysis to optimise store and distribution center outcomes.
• Prepare accurate weekly, monthly, and seasonal reporting, including sales and delivery insights.
• Support pre-season allocations, in-season replenishment, and markdown activity.
• Partner cross-functionally with Buying, Retail, Production, and Logistics teams to ensure alignment.
• Assist with administration, sales orders, and contributing to store visits and ongoing business initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Autonomous & collaborative

Education

Commerce/Business qualification

Tools

Excel

Planning systems

Job description

Zimmermann is seeking an analytical Assistant Planner to join our Planning team based in our Sydney Head Office.

In this position, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Planning function with pre-season allocations, in-season trading, and post-season analysis, helping to maximise performance across stores and distribution channels. As part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will oversee assortment planning, replenishment strategies, and promotional activity to drive sales, profitability, and stock efficiency.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, problem solving, and collaborating cross-functionally in a dynamic retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting data integrity across planning systems through analytics, enabling informed assortment and inventory decisions.
• Managing stock allocations and performance analysis to optimise store and distribution center outcomes
• Preparing accurate weekly, monthly, and seasonal reporting, including sales and delivery insights
• Supporting pre-season allocations, in-season replenishment, and markdown activity
• Partnering cross-functionally with Buying, Retail, Production, and Logistics teams to ensure alignment
• Assisting with administration, sales orders, and contributing to store visits and ongoing business initiatives

As Assistant Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting data integrity across planning systems through analytics, enabling informed assortment and inventory decisions.
• Managing stock allocations and performance analysis to optimise store and distribution center outcomes
• Preparing accurate weekly, monthly, and seasonal reporting, including sales and delivery insights
• Supporting pre-season allocations, in-season replenishment, and markdown activity
• Partnering cross-functionally with Buying, Retail, Production, and Logistics teams to ensure alignment
• Assisting with administration, sales orders, and contributing to store visits and ongoing business initiatives

What you’ll bring:

To succeed in this position, you will bring:

• 2–3 years’ experience in Retail Planning or a similar analytical/financial role
• A relevant qualification in Commerce, Business, or a related field (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an understanding of retail financials
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience building reports and working with large datasets
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong data interpretation capability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both autonomously and collaboratively