About Myer Group

Myer Group brings together the iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. From our Myer Department stores to our fashion brands Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence — each bring its own legacy, united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

About the Role 

The Apparel Brands team (comprising of Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jay Jays and Jacqui E) has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planning Manager to join the business! Reporting to the Planning Manager and being an integral contributor to Apparel Brand's Leadership Team, this key role requires a proven leader who can demonstrate both technical and operational planning expertise. 

Working in conjunction with the Planning Manager and key Brand stakeholders, this role is responsible for interpreting the brand strategy and financial KPIs, and developing a financial plan to maximise the brand’s performance, through leading and managing the plan and the Planning team. 

Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: 

• Manage the planning function for your own department/categories, ensuring delivery of all key planning milestones, financial targets and in-season performance outcomes.
• Partner with the Planning Manager to coordinate and lead key planning processes including post-season analysis, seasonal strategy and budgeting, monthly forecasting, and management of the brand planning timetable.
• Assist with the creation of seasonal brand budget inclusive of adjusted history, store activity, Online and DFO budgets 
• Support and collaborate to action in season re-budgets/replans and rebuild as required 
• Work with the Planning Manager controlling the brand and department stock levels through OTB management and management of aged inventory 
• Ensure completion of all in-season and ongoing planning activities for all departments 
• Assist with leading, motivating, and developing the planning, inventory and allocations teams 

Skills & Experience  

• 4 years + working in a Senior Planning role or similar 
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel & merchandise planning systems 
• Knowledge of the retail industry with proven experience within apparel business/categories 
• A thorough understanding of the relevant KPIs to succeed 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong project management skills 

Benefits to you:

We're committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our team members enjoy a range of benefits including:  

• Team member discounts: Generous discounts in-store and online  
• Learning and development: Capability development workshops, succession planning, and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands.  
• Lifestyle benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer leave, discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees.  

Your future starts here — help shape what’s next at Myer Group.