Global Inventory Allocator – Luxury Fashion (Flexible)

Zimmermann; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Development plans

Product discounts

Career progression

Inclusive culture

Job summary

ZIMMERMANN is seeking an Allocator to join the Global Retail Planning team in Sydney. You will optimize store inventory through allocations, replenishment, stock transfers and ongoing sales and inventory analysis to maximize full-price sales.

Collaborating with Planning, Retail Merchandising, Buying, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations and Logistics, this role ensures the right product reaches the right store at the right time to maximise stock availability and minimise markdown risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent retail experience.
• Experience in stock allocations and/or replenishment advantageous but not required.
• Analytical mindset with numerical proficiency and Excel familiarity.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to multitask.
• Proactive, independent worker capable of teamwork within an international context.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-season store allocations and in-season replenishment aligned with seasonal planning and visual merchandising requirements.
• Analyze store-level sales, stock and product performance to optimise inventory distribution and full-price selling.
• Manage inventory activities including inter-store transfers, recalls, restocking and markdown risk minimisation.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Planning, Buying, Visual Merchandising and Retail Ops to ensure timely store deliveries.
• Support inventory forecasting, stock packages for new stores and quality control checks.
• Prepare SKU/size/regional sales analyses to inform future sizing and stocking decisions.
• Monitor store performance and regional trends through reporting and visits to stores.
• Maintain accurate data, store profiles and ad hoc reports, responding to queries from US stores and cross-functional teams.
• Support wider Retail Merchandising and Planning teams while upholding health and safety policies.

Skills

Stock allocations

Replenishment

Excel

Analytical mind

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitask

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

ZIMMERMANN is seeking an Allocator to join the Global Retail Planning team in Sydney. You will optimize store inventory through allocations, replenishment, stock transfers and ongoing sales and inventory analysis to maximize full-price sales.

Collaborating with Planning, Retail Merchandising, Buying, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations and Logistics, this role ensures the right product reaches the right store at the right time to maximise stock availability and minimise markdown risk.