Planning and Allocation Assistant

QLD, Brisbane metro area, QLD; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

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Career in merchandise planning

Hands-on experience in planning and库存

Broad range of merchandise operations

Excel and analytics development

Collaborative Merchandise team

Support Centre in Brisbane

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Hill is seeking a Planning and Allocation Assistant to join the Merchandise Planning team at our Australian Support Centre in Brisbane. You’ll gain hands-on experience across inventory, allocations, reporting and merchandise planning while building valuable skills for a long-term career in retail.

You’ll work closely with the Planner and broader team to support day-to-day planning, ensure accurate inventory, reliable reporting and effective allocation across store networks.

Formación

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, flexible and positive approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow tasks through.
• Strong problem-solving skills and curious mindset.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs and formulas.
• Enthusiasm for retail and merchandise planning.

Responsabilidades

• Support inventory and allocations across stores and Distribution Centres.
• Assist with order management, replenishment and new product ranges.
• Monitor priority purchase orders and deliveries into stores.
• Complete regular reporting and analysis.
• Identify opportunities and recommend actions.
• Support assortment and inventory planning through accurate analysis.
• Complete data checks and audits to maintain accuracy.
• Assist with problem-solving and administrative requirements.
• Contribute to improvement projects across Planning and Merchandise.
• Collaborate with the Merchandise team to coordinate weekly priorities.

Conocimientos

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Retail interest

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Build your merchandise planning career with Michael Hill

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning and Allocation Assistant to join our Merchandise Planning team, based at our Australian Support Centre in Brisbane.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is curious, analytical and passionate about retail. You’ll gain hand-on experience across inventory, allocations, reporting and merchandise planning while building valuable skills for a long-term career in the retail industry.

What you’ll be doing

Working closely with the Planner and wider Merchandise team, you’ll support the day-to-day planning and allocation needs of the business. You’ll help ensure our inventory is accurate, reporting is reliable and products are effectively allocated across our store network.

In this role, you’ll:

• Support inventory and allocations across our stores and Distribution Centres
• Assist with order management, replenishment and new product ranges
• Monitor priority purchase orders and deliveries into stores
• Complete regular reporting and analysis
• Identify opportunities and recommend appropriate actions
• Support assortment and inventory planning through accurate analysis
• Complete data checks and audits to maintain a high level of accuracy
• Assist with problem-solving and administrative requirements
• Contribute to improvement projects across Planning and Merchandise
• Collaborate with the Merchandise team to coordinate weekly priorities

What we’re looking for

You may be an experienced retail team member looking to move into merchandise planning, or you may already have some office, administration, inventory or analytical experience. A background in planning is not essential. More than anything, we’re looking for someone who is eager to learn and ready to take on a new challenge.

You’ll bring:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and follow tasks through
• Strong problem-solving skills and a curious mindset
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs and formulas
• An enthusiasm for retail and an interest in merchandise planning

Previous retail or office experience would be beneficial, but it isn’t essential. If you can demonstrate the skills, mindset and drive we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply.

What’s on offer

• An opportunity to begin or grow your career in merchandise planning
• Hands-on experience across planning, allocations and inventory
• Exposure to a broad range of merchandise and retail operations
• The chance to develop your Excel, reporting and analytical skills
• A collaborative role within Michael Hill’s Merchandise team
• A Support Centre position based in Brisbane

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to build your career in merchandise planning and allocation, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that candidates will be required to complete an Excel and maths assessment as part of the selection process.