Planning roles in Sydney

Merchandise Planning Manager
Large Multiproduct Retailer is seeking an energetic Planning Manager who has excellent analytical skills and exceptional managerial skills. You will drive the planning and allocation functions forward to achieve departmental KPI’s.
Salary: $130k-$150k + super

Merchandise Planner - Apparel
Our client is a household name when it comes to leading Australian retailers. They are seeking a Planner with superior forecasting and analytical skills together with a true passion for the retail world. This is a forward thinking company who embrace change and listen to their team. Previous apparel experience essential.
Salary: $70k - $100k+ super + bonus


Merchandise Planner - Well Established Retail Chain
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced accessories Planner. With a proven track record in 'thinking outside the box' and achieving fantastic results you are exactly what our client is looking for! Although accessories experience would be advantageous it is not essential and planning experience gained in other categories will also be considered.
Salary: $70k - $90k + super

TOPSHOP is COMING!!

Yes it's true.. The UK's big player is on its way to Australia.... Sit tight and hold on to your hats!

Whats IN....

Colorado to split
Colorado Group has been put on the market, with brands such as JAG and Diana Ferrari expected to be separated in the sale.

Target goes online
Target Australia has finally launched a new retail website, eventually following department stores Myer, Big W, Kmart and David Jones.

Arthur Galan: Recently defects from David Jones to Myer
Myer coups by luring Arthur who is expecting to double turnover.

DJ’s plays tough payment terms for suppliers
David Jones now wants a 3.25% discount for payment in 90 days and if you want your money in 7 says you get hit for 6% discount.

Majors get hours extended
The trading hours of Coles and Woolworths stores in the Cairns CBD have been extended on weekends, sparking an uproar from Night Owl stores in the CBD

Perfume chain collapses
High-profile fragrance retailer Perfume Empire has gone into receivership

NEWS HEADLINES

Back to the future - Harvey Norman to eventually launch online store

Former David Jones CEO Mark McInnes has been appointed to head Premiere Investments' retail operations - including Just Group

JB Hi-Fi likely to pull Clive Anthony chain

Former Country Road CEO settles for $1.1m

Sportscraft, Saba secure Burberry Chief

David Jones - strong half year profit

Oroton - flat first half results

Reports of impending Colorado collapse were correct

NEWS HEADLINES

- Maternity lingerie brand HotMilk has launched MilkMan

- EFTPOS changes to hit Fashion retailers

- Sass & Bide introduces bespoke boutique

- Pumpkin Patch profit cut in half and introduces a new chairperson

- Westfield welcomes new directors

- Bunnings gears up for hardware battle

- Japan quake is set to hit luxury goods worldwide

Industry News

Borders Go Into Administration and Dymocks take advantage

Pumpkin Patch announce a 10% dip in sales

David Jones announce a 0.1%decline in sales on the corresponding period last year

Witchery Man Launches in David Jones with 8 store roll-outs planned between now and July

Retail giant Specialty Fashion Group (SFG) launches Plus Size label – City Chic in the US market which is set to launch at the Curvy Revolution Convention in Las Vegas

Country Road Profit results carried by strong South African performance

INDUSTRY NEWS

Store Manager - YOUNG FASHION

Taking the Young Fashion market by storm this retailer is seeking a new Store Manager for their Top Ryde store. 45-50k plus super plus discounts... Call us now 02 9267 9000

NEW ROLE - STATE MANAGER - NSW

INDUSTRY NEWS

- Coles and Woolworths feature in Deloite’s Gobal Powers of Retail report

Woolworths features 25th rank globally reporting a revenue of $45.6bn and Wesfarmers featured 23rd rank $43.0bn turnover.

- Specialty Fashion Group report sales down 3.8% in the first half of 2010/2011

The SFG group owns Millers, Katies, City Chic, Crossroads, Autograph and La Senza.

- Retailers sales effected by the floods

Woolworths closed 8 stores, JB Hi Fi closed 12 stores, SFG reported 4 stores flood damaged. Many retailers have lead campaigns to raise money for donations to the flood appeal including Woolworths, Witchery and Trade Secrets.

- The Prime Minister backs overseas online shoppers

The high-profile campaign, led by the likes of Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd, Myer Holdings Ltd and Target, has appalled shoppers as they say it is their right to shop online. The PM will formally respond after they have the findings from the Productivity Commission. The Business Spectator reported her to say "I would be very reluctant to see Australians who are facing cost-of-living pressures not able to access shopping on the internet in the way they access it now.".

- David Jones adds 30 more brands to its portfolio

David Jones dropped brands including Simona and Arthur Galan to make way for the new brands. David Jones believes around 70% of women’s and men’s apparel brands are exclusive to David Jones allowing them a competitor advantage

HAPPY NEW YEAR - HAPPY NEW ROLES

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Merchandise Planner Opportunities - Fashion, Softgoods & Hardgoods

* Exciting Retail Opportunities, Working For Some Of Australia's Most Prominent Retailers

* Market Leading Salaries On Offer, Along With Great Bonus Packages

* Locations Spanning Melbourne & Sydney

Whether you are seeking a new challenge in a boutique business or your ideal next step is to join a large national retailer we will have a role to suit you.

Merchandise Planning Manager - Softgoods - Melbourne –Large Multiproduct Retailer is seeking an energetic Planning Manager who has excellent analytical skills and exceptional managerial skills. You will drive the planning and allocation functions forward to achieve departmental KPI’s.

Salary: $130k-$170k + super

Merchandise Planner - Electrical Portfolio - Melbourne - Its all about change!!! Our client is seeking a strong Planner who can come onboard at a very crucial time within the business. There are some large changes about to happen with this retailer and you could be part of it!

Salary $100 - $125k + super

Merchandise Planner – Menswear - Sydney –Growing discount retail business is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner who has proven experience in planning volume driven product where value and quality matter.

Salary: $90k-$110k +super

Merchandise Planner - Large Successful Accessories Business - Sydney - Looking to join a company that offers structured, on the job training? Our client believes in investing time and money in developing their workforce, so with the chance to grow and develop further, this could be the role for you. One of Sydney's better in-house planning systems will make your job easier and more rewarding!

Salary $65- $100k + super + bonus

Womenswear Merchandise Planner – Melbourne – Are you ready to take on a challenge? Our client is seeking a Senior Planner to manage and develop a team of motivated individuals. Strategic, analytical and passionate about numbers....if that sounds like you, don’t delay, apply today!

Salary $90k - $110k + super + bonus

Merchandise Planner - Apparel - Melbourne – Our client is a household name among leading Australian retailers. You are looking to work for a dynamic, forward thinking company who embrace change. You have exceptional analytical skills and love working with numbers. Previous apparel experience essential.

Salary: $90k-$120k+ super + bonus

DDS Retail Giant, FMCG - Sydney – You will ideally have a passion for the fast paced world of DDS retail. With an understanding of planning ranges for high volume, discounted apparel, your skills could be a valuable asset to this great planning team.

Salary $100k - $125k + super

Merchandise Planner, Cosmetics - Melbourne – Growing National Retailer is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner who has proven experience in the Merchandising Industry. You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Cosmetic planning experience preferred.

Salary: $90k-$110k +super

Junior Merchandise Planner Handbags - Sydney – Our client is seeking to strengthen their planning team and you could be just the addition that they are looking for. They offer premium salary packages and all the benefits associated with working for one of Sydney's major retail chains!

Salary: $50k-$60k +super

Footwear Merchandise Planner, Well Established Retail Chain - Melbourne – An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Footwear Planner. With a proven track record incorporating lateral thinking and achieving fantastic results, this role could be your perfect fit! Don’t delay pick up the phone today!

Salary: $110k-$140k + super

Books Merchandise Planner – Melbourne – Looking to make a big impact on a department? This company want someone who isn't afraid to implement changes to benefit a portfolio. You will be given autonomy to trade your department. Books experience would be advantageous however not essential!

Salary $90k - $110k + super + bonus

Entertainment Merchandise Planner - Large Successful Retailer - Sydney - Looking to join a company that offers structured on the job training? Our client believes in investing time and money in developing their workforce, so with the chance to grow and develop further this could be the role for you.

Salary $80- $120k + super + bonus

Merchandise Planning, Well Established Retail Chain - Melbourne - General Merchandise – An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Apparel Planner with a proven track record in achieving sales, profit and stock targets. Don’t delay pick up the phone today!

Salary: $80k-$100k + super

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recruitment@jivaro.com.au.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion call JIVARO Recruitment on:

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Zara set to change Australian retail landscape:

Zara is confirmed to open in Sydney’s Westfield and Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall in 2011. According to Nathan Clarke, National directors of retail at Colliers International Zara’s strategy is to open 30 retail stores of between 1200 and 1700 square meters. Zara has 1400 stores across 77 countries including US, UK, China and Russia.

Australians shopping for Christmas early online:

Australian are shopping early online according to online retailer DealsDirect.com.au. The company says females are leading the online shopping charge, with 67 per cent of online sales being made by women and only 33 percent being made by men. The online retailer says people in metropolitan areas are doing more online shopping than those in regional areas.

NEW ROLE! GRAPHIC DESIGNER / WEB MANAGER

Fantastic activewear company based in Sydney seeking a young and passionate Graphic Designer with web management skills! call us now: 02 9267 9000

Do you want a new role for the New Year!

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Current Planning and Allocation Opportunities

SENIOR PLANNER - YOUNG FASHION - MELBOURNE

PLANNER - WOMENSWEAR - SYDNEY

SENIOR APPAREL PLANNER - MELBOURNE

KIDSWEAR PLANNER- MAINSTREAM - MELBOURNE

ENTERTAINMENT PLANNER - MELBOURNE

ALOCATOR - SYDNEY

PLANNER - ACCESSORIES - SYDNEY

Call us today to discuss: 02 9267 9000

NEW ROLE- JUNIOR PLANNER

Not sure what you are currently up to but we have a Junior Planning role within an accessories business based in Sydney that is paying around $60k plus super!

Please do advise if you would be keen to hear about this role... Or feel free to advise anyone you know that might be interested!

Thanks from the JIVARO team

Current Opportunities

Fashion & Retail Opportunities in Australia

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DEVELOPMENT

PRODUCTION

PATTERN MAKING / TECHNICAL

NEW ROLES

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Entertainment Planner - Sydney

Entertainment Planner - Sydney

- Great Remuneration

- State Of The Art Offices

- Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment

This major retailer is in search of a Planner to play a key role in their continued growth and development in the retail sector. This role is considered to be pivotal in the success of their growing department. As a merchandise planner with a passion for strategic data analysis, a love of facts and figures and a keen 'can do, will do' attitude this company is looking for you! This role will require you to contribute to the growth and profitability of an established, high profile, leading Australian retailer. If you are up to the challenge, do not hesitate to join this innovative household name and be part of their long awaited future plans as they change the face of their business to lead the Australian market in their field! Experience within electronics and entertainment highly advantageous!

The responsibilities include:

• Development of seasonal merchandise strategy
• OTB Management
• Inventory management
• Achieving critical financial targets such as sales, stock turn and sell through
• Creation and projection of planning strategies and theories that will enhance performance
• Analysis of suppliers and critical assortment factors

To be successful for this role you will have:

• 4+ years experience as planner
• Range planning and forecasting experience
• Experience in leading and managing a team
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to develop relationships with people at all levels within the business

Our Clients offer exclusive working environments, career progression and excellent remuneration packages.

Like to know more? Call us NOW: 02 9267 9000