Planning Assistant

Peter Alexander; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discount

Access to sample sales

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Peter Alexander in Melbourne is seeking a Planning Assistant to provide administrative support to the planning team, compile data, and prepare standard reporting and analysis.

Your duties include running daily/weekly reports, assisting with promotions and markdowns, and coordinating with stores on promotions.

The role requires Excel proficiency, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, with a central office location in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and general administration.
• Analytical mindset and flair for numbers.
• Ability to think laterally and have a proactive approach.
• Interested in planning and allocations within retail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment whilst maintaining accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Running and distributing daily/weekly reports for the wider team as well as ad-hoc projects and reporting.
• Analysis and communication around online events.
• Assist with preparation of both in-season and post-season reports.
• Managing RMS administration for promotions and entering markdowns into AS400.
• Communicating to stores around promotions and mark downs.
• Management of EANs and allocation to departments.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organisation skills

Team player

Tools

AS400

Job description

Job no: 824870
Work type: Full time
Location: Melbourne - Central
Categories: Planning

About Peter Alexander

Peter Alexander is the leading sleepwear designer brand, known and loved by every generation for its fun and creative designs, vibrant colours, quirky patterns and playful themes! Offering high-quality sleepwear, loungewear, footwear, home and giftware, the Peter Alexander experience offers a feeling of laughter and fun. With over 130 stores across Australia, New Zealand and the recent expansion into the UK, Peter Alexander is a brand where you feel comfortable, warm and at home!

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly efficient and organised team player to join the Peter Alexander team as a Planning Assistant.Reporting to the Planning Manager, your day will predominantly be focused on providing administrative support to the planning team, compiling and inputting data, and preparing standard reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Running and distributing daily/weekly reports for the wider team as well as ad-hoc projects and reporting
• Analysis and communication around online events
• Assist with preparation of both in-season and post-season reports
• Managing RMS administration for promotions and entering markdowns into AS400
• Communicating to stores around promotions and mark downs
• Management of EANs and allocation to departments

About You

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and general administration
• Have an analytical mindset and flair for numbers
• Ability to think laterally and have a proactive approach
• Interested in planning and allocations within retail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment whilst maintaining accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
• Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales
• Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
• Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
• Bring your dog to work!

Above all, we are looking for someone with enthusiasm and who is a great team player. If you are looking to take the first step in your Planning career, then we want to hear from you.

Advertised: 27 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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