Merchandise Allocator

The Warehouse Group; Kaipātiki; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Birthday leave

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Warehouse Group is seeking an Allocator to enhance stock distribution across stores. This role focuses on using analytical skills to ensure the right inventory is available for customer demands and sales opportunities.

Your responsibilities include monitoring stock trends and collaborating with various teams. You'll enjoy benefits like team member discounts, birthday leave, and paid parental leave, ensuring a rewarding retail career.

Qualifications

• Analytical, curious and detail-focused with interest in stock availability.
• Confidence in using allocation and inventory systems.
• Ability to interpret data into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze stock trends and sales performance.
• Manage daily and weekly exceptions in RELEX.
• Collaborate with teams to manage supply challenges.
• Support stock allocations from distribution centers to stores.
• Manage new products and updates.
• Identify risks and opportunities for customer demand.

Skills

Inventory allocation

Data analysis

Excel skills

Communication skills

Stock management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Tools

RELEX

Reporting systems

Job description

Curious abouthow the right stock gets toour stores andhow thatimpactssalesand profitability? Looking forfundamental learningopportunitiesandexposureto a retailmerchandise/planning career?

The Warehouse Group is home to some of Aotearoa’s beloved retail brands. Withstoresacross the country,our teams are proud to support our communities with retail experiences our customers value!At Warehouse Stationery,we’repassionate about helping Kiwisunlocktheirbest work, study and creatingwithgreatproducts,servicesand solutions.

Job Description

This roleisn’tjust aboutdeployinginventory;as an Allocator,you’llhelp make sure our inventory is smartly distributed.We have different store formats,locationsand varied customer groups; use your analytical skills and understanding of our category/product assortment to support customer demand, sales opportunities,promotionsand new product launchesby gettingthe right stockinto the right storeson time.

You’lluse data and insights to understand stock trends, productperformanceand store needs, working closely with Planning, Buying, Store Operations and Supply Chain teams to keep stock moving smoothly across the network.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse stock trends,levels,salesperformanceand purchasing behaviour to make replenishment and allocation recommendations
• Managedaily and weekly exceptions in RELEX to reduce overstocks and stock outs
• Collaborating with merchandise,planningandoperationsteamsto help manage supply challenges and keep stock moving smoothly for key events,promotionsand seasonal activity
• Supporting stock allocations from distribution centres to stores, including manual orders when needed
• Help manage new products and product exits, making sure information is kept up to date
• Helpidentifyrisks, gaps andopportunitiesthat supports customer demands and trading priorities

Qualifications

You’reanalytical,curiousand detail-focused, with an interest in how stock availability impacts store performance and customer experience.You’recomfortable working with data, spotting opportunities and finding better ways of doing things.

You’llbring:

• Experience in inventory allocation, stock management, replenishment, retailoperationsor merchandise planning support
• Confidence using allocation,inventoryor reporting systems
• Intermediate Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• The ability to interpret data and turn insights into practical recommendations
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good communicationskills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders
• Commercial awareness of how stock availability impacts sales and customer experience
• A proactive mindset and willingness to keep learning

Additional Information

Come work with us!

This work will challenge andexciteandyou’llbe part of a well-loved brand with exceptional retail professionals who care about what they do.When you join The Warehouse Group,you'llenjoy a range of benefits that support your career, wellbeing, and lifestyleinc.:

• Team member discounts across our brands
• You’llhave your birthday leave and charity day off (on us!) to celebrate you and doing good
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent team members
• A range of wellbeing support and development opportunities

Ifyou’reready to build your retail merchandise career and make a real impact on store performance,we’dlove to hear from you.