Inventory Analyst: Retail Stock & Planning

Smiggle UK & ROI; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous staff discount

Central St Kilda Rd location

Collaborative environment

Onsite café with subsidised coffee

Résumé du poste

Smiggle is seeking an Inventory Analyst to manage stock flow from Distribution Centre to stores within the UK market. Based at our Melbourne office, you’ll collaborate with planning to optimise allocations and replenishment, ensuring stock availability aligned with sales trends.

You will develop knowledge of product trends across markets and work closely with VM and Planning teams in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory allocations within a retail environment is advantageous.
• Strong analytical mindset with numerical aptitude.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to think laterally and work proactively.
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams.

Responsabilités

• Liaise with planning to launch new product allocations based on store budgets.
• Daily review of replenishment levels to maximise stock availability.
• Analyse stock on hand reports and propose transfers and consolidations.
• Collaborate with VM and Planning teams to improve sales opportunities.
• Develop knowledge of product trends across markets.

Connaissances

Inventory allocations

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Proactive approach

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Description du poste

About Smiggle

Smiggle is recognised around the world for its market-leading school supplies, stationery & gifts, it’s vibrant product designs, and its creativity and ability to deliver on the promise of fun. Smiggle is one of the most exciting and innovative children’s brands in the world – with over 300 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, with wholesale and distribution partnerships in many countries around the world. With much more growth ahead, Smiggle is the place where a smile meets a giggle; and there’s no better place to work and build your career!

About Smiggle

Smiggle is recognised around the world for its market-leading school supplies, stationery & gifts, it’s vibrant product designs, and its creativity and ability to deliver on the promise of fun. Smiggle is one of the most exciting and innovative children’s brands in the world – with over 300 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, with wholesale and distribution partnerships in many countries around the world. With much more growth ahead, Smiggle is the place where a smile meets a giggle; and there’s no better place to work and build your career!

About The Role

Join the Smiggle team as an Inventory Analyst! Reporting to the Inventory Team Leader, you will manage flow of stock from our Distribution Centre to our stores within our UK market.

This role is a great opportunity for a current Allocator who wants to further develop their Planning career, or for someone who is looking to start their career in Inventory!

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the planning team to launch new product with allocations based on store budgets, layout and VM quantities
• Daily review of replenishment levels to maximise stock availability in line with sales trends
• Analysing stock on hand reporting and recommending stock transfers and consolidations
• Collaborating with VM and Planning teams to improve sales opportunities
• Developing strong knowledge of product trends, store and geographic attributes across multiple global markets
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Experience in inventory allocations within a Retail environment is advantageous
• Have an analytical mind, flair for numbers and knowledge of Excel
• Ability to think laterally and have a proactive approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining accuracy
• Build relationships with team members from various departments internally
  
  

Benefits

• Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales
• Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
• Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily free coffee and hot drinks
  
  

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in Inventory and Planning. If this sounds like the perfect role for you then apply now!