Planning Manager - Nude Lucy

We're on the lookout for an experienced and commercially driven Planning Manager to join our Nude Lucy team!
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!