Planning Manager

Target Australia; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working options

Team member discount program

Free OnePass membership

Exclusive discounts and benefits

Bonus program opportunity

Free onsite parking

Inclusive parental leave

Dynamic learning and support program

Mentor Program participation

Recognition program

Shares purchase opportunity

Job summary

A leading Australian retail company is seeking a Planning Manager to drive sales and profitability through effective inventory management and strategic decision-making. This role requires a confident leader with at least 7 years of planning experience in a specialty retail environment. Key responsibilities include managing the Planning team, developing financial plans, and ensuring product assortments align with company values. The position offers flexible hybrid working options and numerous employee benefits, including team member discounts and a dynamic learning program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of planning experience in a specialty retail environment.
• Experience leading a small to medium sized team.
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning teams to develop strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Manage inventory and demand planning to optimize inventory flow.
• Ensure critical path and launch dates are being met.

Skills

Strategic decision-making

People-centric leadership

Inventory management

Financial forecasting

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance, Operations or Business

Job description

Overview

Who are We? At Target, we deliver quality products at prices the whole family will love for longer. We’re home to quality pieces, made for you and your life. With our iconic logo, we are one of the most renowned Australian retail brands and for almost 100 years, we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families. We’re immensely proud of our history and are looking for people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are.

Join the team

We are looking for a Planning Manager who not only excels in strategic and commercial decision‑making but is also a confident, people‑centric leader. The role requires the ability to inspire, coach and manage a team to deliver strong planning outcomes and support business growth.

What will you do?

As the Planning Manager, you will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to lead the Planning team to develop strategies and processes to drive sales and profitability through the effective management of the department range architecture and product assortment, in line with Target’s values.

Responsibilities

• Range Architecture - Lead the Planning teams across the Business Group to work collaboratively with key stakeholders to establish the appropriate balance of fashion, basics and quality to drive transactions within agreed option plan, and support and drive the Business Group to deliver range architecture.
• Strategy & Trade - Own and lead financial performance to agreed KPI’s across the department, and support and drive the Business Group to deliver financials and strategy.
• Stock Optimisation - Manage inventory and demand planning to use optimum inventory flow methods and ‘channels’ and ensure stock to sales is balanced by region and store.
• Support and drive the Business Group to deliver financials and strategy through:
  • Developing pre-season strategy and accurate financial plans
  • Developing customer focused product and store assortments, line plans, and inventory flow
  • Develop tactics in response to current Trading Results including managing an accurate reforecast process
  • Managing markdown plans and OTB controls
  • Lead the Planning Team to ensure critical path and launch dates are being met

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate at least 7 years of planning experience in a specialty retail environment with a tertiary qualification in Finance, Operations or Business would be an advantage. Experience in leading a small to medium sized team is essential as is ability to plan, implement and lead a merchandise strategy along with demonstrated experience working cross-functionally to achieve objectives, and ability to trade in a business that is reacting quickly to market pressures.

Benefits We’ll Offer

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
• Access to our team member discount program which can be used across our company network, including Target, Kmart, Bunnings, and Officeworks.
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Target and Kmart on eligible product.
• Access to our benefits program, which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health, with over 60 suppliers.
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work, that's why there is opportunity for eligible team members to participate in a bonus program.
• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office.
• We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.
• A dynamic learning and support program.
• Opportunity to fast-track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor.
• Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes.
• Wesfarmers is Kmart and Target’s parent company, and each year, eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement.
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

A place you can belong

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like by emailing [e-mail].