Allocator - Licensed Brands

Brand Collective; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet-friendly workspace

Generous discounts

Exclusive LK Group discounts

Access to sample sales

Paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Loyalty rewards

Employee Assistance Program access

Job summary

A leading retail company in Melbourne is seeking an Allocator to enhance stock availability and performance. The role involves executing allocations and replenishments across various channels, monitoring store performance, and working closely with planning and retail teams. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, Excel capabilities, and ideally some experience in retail operations. Join a diverse team that values inclusion and help shape the performance across a dynamic brand portfolio.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months' experience in allocation, planning, or retail operations.
• Ability to interpret data and translate into actions.
• Comfortable in a high-volume retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Allocate new ranges and replenish core product to stores.
• Create and maintain store option planners and stock grids.
• Monitor store performance and recommend allocation actions.
• Support stock movements and replenish activities as needed.
• Liaise with teams to coordinate stock deliveries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

AP21

SAP

Job description

Reporting to the Merchandise Planner, the Allocator plays a critical role in driving stock availability and performance across Brand Collective’s licensed brand portfolio, including Reebok, Champion, Superdry, Canada Goose and Happy Socks. This role is responsible for executing allocations, replenishment and stock movements across retail and online channels to ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time. Working closely with planning, retail teams and the distribution centre, you’ll help maximise sales, stock turn and in-season performance across a diverse, fast-paced brand portfolio.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Allocating new ranges and replenishing core and seasonal product to retail and online stores in line with store profiles and capacity.
• Creating and maintaining store option planners, stock grids and model stock levels.
• Monitoring store performance, identifying gaps and recommending allocation actions to optimise sales and stock turn.
• Supporting stock movements, consolidations and replenishment activity in line with the promotional calendar.
• Liaising with stores, planning and the warehouse to coordinate stock deliveries and resolve product or inventory issues.
• Preparing and distributing allocation updates and supporting recurring and ad hoc reporting.
• Assisting the Merchandise Planner with analysis, system updates and brand administration as required.

ABOUT YOU

• 6-12 months’ experience in an allocation, planning or retail operations role (footwear or apparel preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into clear actions.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel capability is essential.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across planning, retail and operations teams.
• Detail-oriented, organised and confident managing multiple priorities.
• Experience with AP21, SAP or similar systems is advantageous but not essential.

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace - Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• 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 - 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 - Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Help shape store performance and stock outcomes across our Licensed Brands segment by turning data into decisive allocation action.

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.