Buying & Planning Admin Assistant - Jag

The RoleADMINISTRATION and SYSTEMSMaintenance of AP21 and Range PlanRaising EANS, price tickets and communicating with stores on any product or pricing changesAssist in both of the Buying and Planning administration and management of processes and procedures to deliver ranges to stores with accurate product informationCommunicate and liaise with internal and external functions all relevant informationAssist Allocator where required for stock allocations, consolidations and replenishment across our Stores, using store grading and targets to maximize sales opportunitiesSet up and manage tactical activity and markdown in systemMaintain Product attributes and impeccable data integrityREPORTINGRun regular reports and work with Planning Team to interpret the analysis and actions for their department as a resultProvide support to planners on reporting and analysis on daily sales, weekly sales by store, end of month inventory and post season analysisUnderstand the characteristics of product and how to maximise sales through attribute reportingPRODUCTResponsible for sample management and trackerReview trade reactions, summarise and update on a weekly basis with the teamResponsible for comp shoppingRANGECreation of Buying Boards, line sheets and updating range plansLiaise with wider business functions on sample management for key meetings in the Buying Calendar and in the progress of the ranges to final store executionResponsible for raising POsOrder and chase PR samples and assist marketing with campaign imageryPull samples to be shot Online and Visual MerchandisingPRODUCTION & LOGISTICSManage up to date Production TrackerAssist weekly production meetings with the wider team to manage the progress of the product and ensure on-time delivery of the ranges. Escalate any production issues to that would effect on-time delivery of ranges to store.Support Assistant Planner with Logistics Communications and Delivery Schedules.YouExperience working in a retail environmentExperience in and/or knowledge of a fashion retail Buying and/or Planning Department would be advantageousRelevant qualification in Commerce, Business or Retail related is highly advantageousAbility to manage and interpret dataStrong attention to detailEffective numerical, critical thinking and analytical skillsProficient in Microsoft Excel (suite)Strong communication skills and attention to detailExcellent time management and organisational skillsAbility to work autonomously, prioritize tasks and take initiativeLoves all things Product and has an active interest in FashionWhere do I sign?As part of the APG family you'll enjoy plenty of exiting rewards and benefits.50% discount on all brandsFlexible working - hybrid of work from home and in our beautiful officesTrue work / life balance, including 4pm Friday finishBirthday leaveCulture Club - monthly social events, monthly morning tea and moreAn Employee Assistance Program for you and your familyPaid Parental LeaveRecognition and Service awardsEmployee Referral Program