Planning Lead
Now Hiring | Contemporary | Melbourne
The Brand |
A contemporary Melbourne-based fashion house known for its clean aesthetic and refined craftsmanship. The brand balances modern minimalism with unexpected detailing, offering pieces that feel both elevated and wearable. Rooted in a design-forward approach, it brings a fresh perspective to traditional silhouettes, favouring sharp lines, thoughtful fabrication and an understated sense of luxury. With a strong local following and growing global presence, it embodies a mix of innovation, sophistication and confident simplicity recognisable without ever being overt.
The Role |
You will take full ownership of the planning function as the business enters an exciting phase of growth.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly defined role where you'll shape the planning strategy from the ground up, partner closely with the leadership team, and have real influence over product, sales, and future direction.
Own the end-to-end merchandise planning function across all categories and channels.
Lead seasonal planning, OTB management, forecasting and inventory strategy.
Analyse sales performance weekly/monthly to identify risks, opportunities and actionable insights.
Develop frameworks and processes to support a scaling product operation.
Collaborate with Design, Production, and Leadership to ensure commercial success of collections.
Produce accurate demand plans and highlight category/channel growth opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement across reporting, planning tools and ways of working.
The Skillset |
5+ years as a Senior planner within fashion, apparel or accessories.
Strong commercial and analytical capability with a strategic mindset.
Proven ability to build or refine planning processes in a growing business.
Hands-on operator who enjoys both detail and big-picture planning.
Experience working with NetSuite is essential.
Confident working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you're trusted to take ownership.
If you are interested in this role, please feel free to reach out to jordan@thetalentmill.com.au
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke recruitment consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle, and retail industries. With more than 10 years of specialist expertise with luxury retail, Australian & Contemporary designer, beauty, and lifestyle brands globally, we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s, and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Recruitment – but make it ethical, not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long-term, meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.