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!
The opportunity:
We are on the lookout for an Allocator to join our team based at our RichmondSupport Office! Reporting directly to the Merchandise Planning Manager, this position requires a driven and detail-oriented Allocator who will be responsible for allocating the appropriate stock to our Retail & Online Stores.The purpose of this role is to help optimise profitable sales and stock turn in stores and achieve financial KPIs by effective allocation, administration, and replenishment of products.
Key duties and responsibilities: Initial allocations based on store analysis and capacity and in line with the range and gridding plan Replenishment of styles to stores bi-weekly Ensuring promotional styles are phased into store in line with the marketing calender to optimise promotional results Consolidations of key styles and sale stock between stores Inventory management - monitoring transfers and stock deliveries to stores ensuring that stock movement is always accounted for Ensuring Stock is secured for new store openings and DC stock clean ups Management of store optimum stock levels and their capacity levels on associated reports Proposing changes to store gridding / product mix based on analysis of performance. Developing and ensuring relevant reporting tools are up to date and accurate Maintain the right product mix, analyzing and reacting to store trends and overall performance Identify opportunity to increase sales through changes in product allocation to best and worst performing stores Monitor gaps and make recommendations for action Assisting Planning and Design team with ad hoc reporting and analysis requirements Administration of allocation and model stock templates Markdown price management and data entry into AP21 Raise sales orders as required and promotions in AP21 Regular communication with Area Managers and store teams re: Stock/Product issues, markdowns & price changes, scanning & barcode issues, stock transfers etc The skills and experience you offer us: Advanced computer skills, in particular, Excel & MS Office Strong organisational and time management skills – must demonstrate a methodical, systematic approach to managing multiple tasks. Excellent analytical and data based skills. Responding to retail reporting to make sound and informed recommendations and decisions. Close attention to detail, with pride to be taken in accuracy. Enthusiastic, inquisitive, and proactive work ethic Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience using reporting systems (AP21 or similar) preferred. Required – 1-2 years experience working for a retail business in a similar / related role Desirable – experience allocating to 30+ stores nationwide The perks we offer you: Generous discounts for you and your family across Brand Collective's stable of brands! That's 50% off Elka Collective, Reebok, Superdry, Review, Black Pepper, Hush Puppies, Clarks and many more Invitations to exclusive sample sales Pet friendly workspace - yes, you can bring your dog to work! Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program (ability to purchase an additional two weeks of leave per year, based on eligibility) Novated Leasing Reward and recognition program as well as generous service awards Recruitment referral incentives for permanent positions Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals for when times are tough 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 with your current CV and Cover Letter. For bonus points, tell us why this role excites you in an optionalvideo cover letter. Brand Collective is officially recognised as a Great Place to Work! 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 encourage applicants to apply early.
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