JAG - Junior Merchandise Planner

APG & Co

A leader in the Australian fashion industry, APG & Co designs and manages Sportscraft, SABA and JAG. For over 50 years, APG & Co. has curated, grown and evolved these brands to be at the forefront of Australian fashion. We celebrate our history while allowing our brands to express themselves in contemporary, relevant and authentic ways.

The working environment is dynamic, professional and passionate. The mission: Bringing Style to Life. APG & Co values working as a collective, thriving on change, and playing to win. We are built to last.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the JAG planning team at a genuine inflection point. JAG is on a deliberate growth trajectory, and this role sits at the intersection of data-driven commercial planning and real product ownership — with the scope to grow as the business does.

As Junior Merchandise Planner, you will take end-to-end ownership of the JAG core program — managing in stock positions, replenishment, and sell-through targets for lines that sit at the heart of the range. You will work closely with the Planning Manager, contributing to seasonal option planning, buy quantification, and in-season trade management across the store and online network.

A defining feature of this role is its AI dimension. APG & Co. is actively building an AI-powered planning capability, with JAG as the lead brand. You will be a key voice in how that tool is embedded into real planning workflows — reviewing outputs, identifying where automation adds value, and shaping process as it evolves. This is rare for a junior planning role, and it reflects the genuine trust being placed in the right person.

What You'll Do

CORE LINE & NOOS OWNERSHIP

• Take end-to-end ownership of the JAG core and NOOS program, managing instock targets, order management, replenishment cadence, and exit positions across all channels.
• Maintain and action replenishment orders; monitor stock availability by channel and flag risks proactively.
• Track essential line performance week-on-week and adjust forward forecasts accordingly.
• Develop exit strategies for aged and slow-moving core stock in collaboration with the Planning Manager

PLANNING & IN-SEASON TRADE

• Preparation and presentation of the weekly and seasonal trade reports, identifying key drivers, trends, and variances against plan
• Monitor sales, margin, and stock reports to highlight risks and opportunities; support trade actions including rebuys and markdowns
• Support seasonal buy quantification and option planning, including sizing ratios
• Assist with OTB tracking and management of seasonal intake plans.
• Contribute to post-seasonal reviews and performance analysis.
• Partner with the Planning Manager to develop the allocation and sizing strategy

AI PLANNING TOOL

• Act as a key reviewer of how the APG AI planning tool is implemented within the JAG planning team — assessing outputs, identifying gaps, and providing structured feedback to shape the tool’s development.
• Contribute a planner’s perspective to process redesign, helping ensure automated workflows reflect real commercial logic.
• Maintain data integrity standards that underpin accurate AI outputs, including clean option and allocation records.

DATA ANALYSIS & REPORTING

• Conduct historical analysis and data preparation for seasonal planning and range reviews, translating complex data into clear commercial recommendations.
• Execute detailed size curve analysis to support accurate forecasting and range decisions.
• Track product performance including early sales reactions and channel contribution
• Manage the full markdown cycle: identify slow sellers, collaborate on strategy, execute and conduct post-event analysis.

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

• Work closely with Design to deliver commercially balanced, on-brand seasonal collections.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising to ensure in-store and online range presentation reflects seasonal strategy.
• Support Marketing and E-commerce with product performance and information, launch dates and trade insights
• Review of store grading reviews and stock maintenance.

ABOUT YOU

You bring

• Genuine curiosity about product — you form views on what should sell and why, and you back that up with data.
• Strong analytical capability: confident working with large datasets, able to build and interrogate models without prompting.
• A strong understanding of core planning metrics and an appetite to go deeper.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, data-rich environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard for the accuracy and integrity of your work.
• Clear, direct communication skills — you can translate a data story into a simple recommendation.

You’re excited by

• The idea of being close to AI-powered planning tools at the early stages of their integration — and shaping how they actually get used.
• Owning something real from the start
• Working in a lean, high-trust team where your contribution is visible and your development is taken seriously.
• The JAG brand — its customer, its aesthetic, and what it takes to build a commercially successful range.

Perks & Benefits

As part of the APG family, you’ll enjoy:

• 50% off all our brands
• Flexible working options – hybrid WFH and beautiful studio/office space
• 4pm Friday finishes and true work/life balance
• Birthday leave + monthly social events, morning teas & more
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave