Planning Analyst (Planning Assistant) - Cotton On Global Support Centre

Cotton On Group; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working options & leave

In-house restaurant & wellness centre

Subsidised onsite childcare

50% off brand products

Wellness support

Global career growth

Dog-friendly workplace

Job summary

Cotton On Group's Global Support Centre is seeking an experienced Planning Analyst (Planning Assistant) to enable brand profitability through performance analysis and recommendations. You will prepare reports, analyze data, and support the Planning team with assortment quantities by region and channel, including size and color insights.

Your role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving and planning skills in a fast-paced fashion environment, with opportunities across womenswear and

Qualifications

• Qualification or degree in a relevant field such as Business, Commerce, Finance, or Analytics.
• Experience in a fast-paced merchandise or account management environment.
• Knowledge in BI tools or merchandise systems preferred.
• Demonstrable analytical problem solving and research skills.
• High level of attention to detail, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and analyze data to inform planning decisions.
• Provide performance insights and recommendations to the team.
• Ensure correct assortment quantity by region and channel; include size analysis and colors.
• Identify opportunities and risks impacting the brand.
• Support planning with milestones and timelines.

Skills

Business degree

BI tools

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Business/Commerce/Finance degree

Tools

BI tools

Merchandise systems

Job description

Planning Analyst (Planning Assistant) - Cotton On Global Support Centre

Do you speak fashion? We're hiring, let’s chat!

Born in Australia, loved around the world.

At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.

We’re playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together.

Do you speak fashion? We're hiring, let’s chat!

Born in Australia, loved around the world.

At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.

We’re playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and driven person to join our Cotton On Womenswear team as a Planning Analyst. You will enable our vision by providing performance analysis insight and recommendations to your team so that they can make informed planning decisions that drive profitability for the brand. You will be responsible for preparing reports and analysing data, in line with trade and milestone timelines, as well as identifying any opportunities and risk that may impact the brand. You will support your Planning team by ensuring the correct assortment quantity for each region and channel, including size analysis, colours and best sellers. If you have a high level of attention to detail, excellent problem solving and planning skills, then this could be the perfect role for you.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualification or degree in a relevant field i.e. Business, Commerce, Finance, Analytics is highly regarded
• Experience working in a fast-paced merchandise or account management environment
• Knowledge in Business Intelligence (BI) tool and/or merchandise systems preferred
• Ability to understand and apply technology tools towards achieving commercial outcomes
• Demonstrable analytical problem solving and research skills, to identify opportunities
• High level of attention to detail, organisational and communication skills

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options & people-first leave initiatives
• Access to our world-class Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant & state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym & holistic health services
• Subsidised onsite childcare centre
• 50% off our Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre
• 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more
• Local & Global career growth
• Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more
• Performance & Peak incentives to reward + recognise our team
• Returnity - Paid program for new parents heading back to work
• Bring your dog to work
• Recognition, team connection moments & more!

Cotton On’s purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men’s, kids, body, accessories and stationery.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ***email_hidden***so we may support you in completing the job application process.