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ABOUT BLACK PEPPER

Black Pepper creates stylish, elegant women’s fashion that not only looks beautiful but also makes her feel confident, valued and celebrated. Whether it’s our products, our service, or our community engagement, we strive to leave a lasting impact on the lives we touch.

We put our ladies at the heart and soul of everything we do, celebrating their individual character and charm so they look and feel fabulous in their own unique way.

ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

As Planner for Black Pepper, you’ll take ownership of planning and forecasting stock requirements cross all channels. Your goal? To ensure our stores are stocked with the right products, in the right quantities, at the right time — driving sales, hitting margin targets, and keeping our assortments sharp and balanced.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and in-season planning to drive sales and profitability
• Build and maintain merchandise and assortment plans across all categories
• Partner with the Head of Planning to align sales forecasts with inventory strategy
• Develop category and price architecture plans that reflect our customers’ needs and product performance
• Manage stock orders, allocations and replenishment to maximise availability and minimise risk
• Provide clear, actionable insights and direction to the Allocator to support daily execution
• Monitor weekly, monthly and seasonal sales, inventory and financial performance
• Identify trading opportunities and implement effective markdowns and promotions to optimise sell-through and margin
• Work with Marketing and VM teams to align promotions and markdowns with the Trade Calendar
• Present merchandise strategies and results to senior leaders
• Develop allocation and replenishment strategies that support consistent store performance
• Liaise with the supply chain team to manage lead times and ensure timely stock availability
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to align delivery and inventory management processes

ABOUT YOU

You’ll bring:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Planner in a fashion apparel environment
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data quickly and clearly
• Confidence in summarising insights to drive business decisions
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced retail setting
• Advanced Excel skills (a must), and ideally AP21 knowledge
• Strong commercial acumen and a sound understanding of fashion retail operations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and sound judgement in decision-making
• Resilience and ability to thrive under pressure

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Epic discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Clarks!
• Exclusive LK Group perks – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• VIP access to sample sales – Get first dibs on incredible deals
• Leave when it matters – Paid parental leave, volunteer leave & purchased leave options.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.
• And more…Because work should come with awesome perks!

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

As our Planner for Black Pepper you’ll turn fashion trends into business wins, forecasting demand, optimizing inventory, and making sure the right product hits the right market at the right time.

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.