Retail Planner, Fixed Term Contract, Head Office at Hermes

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Replenishment Strategy, Inventory Optimization, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Excel, Data Reporting, Stock Management, Merchandising, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Analytical Thinking

Industry

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Description

Overall Mission This position will be a temporary, fixed term 6-month position supporting our Merchandising Team in our Head Office. The Retail planner will play the lead role in the Merchandising team in managing the setup and implementation of Supply Chain and Replenishment projects, and in providing Planning and Analysis support during key Merchandising moments. This role will work closely with the Senior Logistics Manager and Warehouse manager in ensuring the product offer in each retail location is optimal and effective at all times. Main activities Set Up and Implementation of Supply Chain Projects * Lead role in managing the set up and implementation of the Local Distribution Center and Replenishment projects from within the Merchandising function * The Retail Planner will be involved in establishing processes, systems and protocols required to integrate effective merchandise flow throughout the supply chain * This role will be the key liaison from within the Merchandising team on supply chain management, engaging with the Retail Operations, BOH/Store Admin, Logistics, Inventory, IT, Central Supply, and Regional/Group Merchandising department. * Be the liaison and form effective relationships with all retail locations and teams in order to achieve optimal inventory levels and offer to support overall business objectives. Stock Management, Reorders and Replenishment * Responsible for the establishment and evolution of the replenishment strategy and the management of automated Min/Max and manual allocation systems * Responsible for analyzing performance and forecasting stock need for permanent stocks (PSI) and reorderable lines, and for managing the reordering process * Involved in quota, push offer and replenishment management in Leather Goods * Responsible for wholistic stock optimization, looking after transfer operations, deliveries and aged stock tracking Planning and analysis support at key Merchandising moments * Planning and analysis support during key periods – PSI, OTB and Pricing cycles * Calculation and communication of the Incentive and Commissions program Metier Management Support * Support including but not limited to: analysis of performance, forecasting, reordering of métiers as directed Performance criteria * Achieve the targets set during the annual appraisal / review * Achieve optimized stock efficiency for the subsidiary * Contribution to the overall development of the Hermes House Candidate Profile * The candidate will possess an analytical mind, is highly numeric and financially oriented. Tertiary qualifications in Finance or Mathematics is preferred * The candidate would have had previous experience as an Assistant/Junior Planner or similar, and would have played a direct role in allocations, core lines planning, deliveries tracking, order portfolio maintenance and merchandise reporting * The chosen candidate will be an individual who is highly efficient by nature and possesses acute attention to detail * The candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills dealing with internal and external parties * The candidate is able to work well collaboratively with others, both from within the Merchandise Team and other departments * The candidate will be technologically savvy, possessing a strong background in Excel and able to adapt swiftly to the use of a variety of retail, replenishment, logistics and data reporting systems * The candidate will be a team player who can work autonomously and demonstrate effective time management * The candidate is responsible, reliable, self-motivated and able to take initiative Eligibility To be an eligible candidate for this position, we kindly ask that you have full working rights within Australia. Our Commitment Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès Australia, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès Australia we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. At Hermès, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Hermès that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, colour, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 25,185 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in over 300 stores around the world. Hermès Australia employs over 200 employees and consists of an office in Sydney, with 6 stores across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and an online presence at Hermes.com. The key values remain the same: high standards & authenticity; elegance & simplicity; imagination & curiosity. As a responsible employer, Hermès Australia is committed to ethics, diversity and inclusion. Join the Hermès adventure and build your bespoke career path!

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of supply chain and replenishment projects while managing stock optimization and automated allocation systems. Provide planning and analysis support during key merchandising cycles and coordinate with logistics and retail operations.