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ABOUT DESIGNWORKS

Designworks is Brand Collective’s product and brand development powerhouse, partnering with leading global and local brands to create commercially strong, market-right product across apparel, lifestyle and licensed categories.

We bring brands to life through creative excellence, deep consumer understanding and operational precision, delivering ranges that balance innovation, quality and commercial performance across retail and wholesale channels.

ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

As Senior Planner you will own and optimise the wholesale merchandise financial strategy for Designworks.

Reporting to the GM – Strategic Planning & Business Improvement, you’ll operate as a senior commercial partner across Sales, Product, Supply Chain and Finance, translating business objectives into robust financial plans, actionable insights and risk mitigation strategies that drive profitable growth.

This is a high-impact individual contributor role, ideal for a commercially astute planner who thrives on influencing outcomes without direct authority.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Owning the end-to-end wholesale financial plan across sales, margin and inventory
• Developing seasonal and annual budgets aligned to growth and profitability targets
• Leading scenario modelling and reforecasting to manage risk, demand volatility and commercial opportunity
• Partnering with Sales to build account-level financial plans that maximise revenue and margin
• Aligning trade calendars with inventory flow and financial targets
• Influencing range architecture, SKU depth and lifecycle decisions through data-led insights
• Delivering weekly and monthly performance reporting with clear commercial recommendations
• Identifying process and reporting improvements to strengthen planning effectiveness
• Championing best-practice planning disciplines across the wholesale function

ABOUT YOU

• 5+ years’ experience in Merchandise Planning within retail or wholesale environments
• Proven experience managing significant financial portfolios and delivering commercial growth
• Strong understanding of wholesale demand variability and inventory risk management
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
• Deep margin optimisation expertise
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex data into clear decisions
• High-level stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute operationally

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Product allowance & Generous discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!
• Exclusive LK Group discounts – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• Access to sample sales – Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
• Leave when it matters – Celebration leave, paid parental leave, volunteer leave.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Corporate Discount on Health Cover, Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Play a pivotal role in shaping the financial performance of Designworks’ wholesale portfolio, partnering cross-functionally to drive smarter planning decisions and sustainable commercial growth.

ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE

Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!  

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today to bring brands to life!

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.