Planning Manager - Nude Lucy

Accent Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off Accent Group brands

Career development opportunities

Growth plans with Nude Lucy

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Accent Group Limited's Nude Lucy brand in Alexandria, Sydney, is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead merchandise financial planning across retail and online channels.

You will own seasonal financial plans, optimize stock levels, drive sales and margins, and partner with Buying, Design and Marketing. You will also coach the Allocation & Replenishment Analyst to build a high‑performing planning function that supports growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in merchandise or financial planning within fashion retail.
• Senior Planner or Planning Manager level experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to analyse data and drive profitability.
• Experience in range planning, assortment strategy, stock management and markdown optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and seasonal merchandise financial plans across sales, margin, inventory and OTB.
• Partner with Buying and Design to develop range and assortment plans aligned with brand strategy.
• Manage stock levels, OTB and inventory flow to maximise sales and minimise aged stock.
• Drive weekly trade analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Develop accurate sales forecasts and reforecasts for retail and online channels.
• Execute markdown, promotions and clearance strategies while protecting margin.
• Oversee allocation and replenishment strategies for stores and online.
• Deliver performance reporting, insights and post-season reviews.
• Lead and develop the Allocation & Replenishment Analyst.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, systems and reporting.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel

Team leadership

Tools

Excel

Job description

We're on the lookout for an experienced and commercially drivenPlanning Manager to join our Nude Lucy team in Alexandria, Sydney!

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of one of Australia's leading fashion brands, working alongside a passionate and collaborative team to drive commercial performance across our retail and online channels.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Planning – Vertical Brands, you'll take ownership of the merchandise financial planning function for Nude Lucy, driving sales, margin and inventory performance across the business.

Working closely with Buying, Design, Production and Marketing, you'll be responsible for developing and executing seasonal financial plans, optimising stock levels and identifying opportunities to maximise profitability.

You'll also lead and develop our Allocation & Replenishment Analyst, helping to build a high-performing planning function that supports the brand's continued growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage annual and seasonal merchandise financial plans across sales, margin, inventory and OTB
• Partner with Buying and Design to develop commercially focused range and assortment plans aligned with brand strategy
• Manage stock levels, OTB and inventory flow to maximise sales opportunities and minimise aged stock
• Drive weekly trade analysis, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities to improve performance
• Develop accurate sales forecasts and reforecasts across retail and online channels
• Partner with key stakeholders to execute markdown, promotional and clearance strategies while protecting margin
• Oversee allocation and replenishment strategies to ensure optimal stock availability across stores and online
• Deliver regular performance reporting, insights and post-season reviews to support business decisions
• Lead, coach and develop the Allocation & Replenishment Analyst
• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, systems and reporting

You will have:

• Demonstrated 5+ years' experience in merchandise or financial planning within fashion retail, including experience at Senior Planner or Planning Manager level
• Proven experience managing merchandise financial plans, OTB, forecasting and inventory performance
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data, identify trends and drive profitable outcomes
• Experience in range planning, assortment strategy, stock management and markdown optimisation
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with merchandise planning and reporting systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams
• Previous experience leading, coaching or mentoring team members
• A proactive, analytical and solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
• Experience within womenswear, vertical brands or omnichannel retail will be highly regarded

Benefits of Joining Nude Lucy:

• 40% off Accent Group brands including Nude Lucy, Stylerunner, Hype DC, Skechers, HOKA and more!
• Be part of a growing Australian fashion brand with exciting expansion plans
• Work alongside a passionate, creative and collaborative team
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the commercial success and future growth of Nude Lucy
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities across Nude Lucy and the wider Accent Group team

If you're an experienced Planning Manager with a passion for fashion, a strong commercial mindset and the drive to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!