Hybrid Entry Planner – Fashion Forecasting & Growth

THE ICONIC; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

THE ICONIC is seeking an experienced Entry Planner/Junior Planner to join the Own Brand team in Sydney. You will forecast, plan and collaborate with Buying to optimise in-season trading, while aligning with department and brand strategies.

The role requires commercial awareness, strong relationship skills, and flexibility to adapt to business needs. You will work with finance, operations and tech to identify opportunities, drive growth and ensure streamlined processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Communicates confidently with senior management and uses influence to drive department growth.
• Manages the BUB process, collaborates with Buying to meet deadlines and align with brand strategy.
• Manages a WSSI, owns forecasting and presents in reforecast meetings.
• Prioritises own and direct team workload during peak planning periods.
• Reviews in-season and post-season performance with recommendations to grow or cut.
• Ensures tools and reporting enable the buying team to make data-based decisions.
• Mitigates risk by identifying issues and taking decisive action.
• Drives continuous improvement in processes, systems or tools within the department.
• Shapes department strategy and contributes to wider segment strategy.
• Develops mid-to-long term plans to drive growth and profit.
• Proposes actions based on future trends (economic or social).
• Works with Planning Manager and Buyers to maximise season profit.
• Monitors performance and identifies opportunities to underperforming categories.
• Suggests marketing actions to support promotions and maintain margins.

Skills

Collaboration

Cross-functional

Change mindset

Brand principles

Job description

THE ICONIC is seeking an experienced Entry Planner/Junior Planner to join the Own Brand team in Sydney. You will forecast, plan and collaborate with Buying to optimise in-season trading, while aligning with department and brand strategies.

The role requires commercial awareness, strong relationship skills, and flexibility to adapt to business needs. You will work with finance, operations and tech to identify opportunities, drive growth and ensure streamlined processes and systems.