Contemporary Womenswear Brand
Now Hiring in Sydney
The Brand |
An established Australian womenswear business with a strong presence across retail and digital channels, recognised for its considered approach to design, quality and contemporary fashion.
An opportunity has arisen for a commercially curious and detail-oriented Merchandise Allocator to join its collaborative Planning and Merchandising team.
The Role |
Reporting into the Senior Merchandise Planner, this is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, understanding product performance and contributing to effective stock management across a multi-store retail network.
You'll play an important role in ensuring stock is allocated effectively across stores and online channels, balancing demand, availability and store capacity to maximise sales, improve sell-through and protect margin.
Working closely with Planning, Buying, Distribution and Retail teams, you'll support weekly trade analysis, replenishment, seasonal launches and stock movements, using data to identify opportunities and support informed commercial decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
Manage initial allocations and replenishment across stores and online channels, considering sales performance, size profiles, stock targets and store capacity.
Monitor daily and weekly trading, stock availability and sell-through to identify opportunities for replenishment, consolidation and transfers.
Analyse sales, stock and intake data to support allocation decisions, maintain appropriate stock levels and minimise markdown exposure.
Oversee stock consolidations and transfers, ensuring product is positioned effectively across the retail network.
Monitor outlet stock levels, product mix and trading margins, recommending actions to improve performance.
Coordinate accurate and timely markdowns and promotional pricing, ensuring updates are reflected correctly across relevant systems.
Prepare weekly trade reports and ad hoc analysis, highlighting store-level performance, commercial opportunities and potential risks.
Support seasonal collection launches, promotional activity and relevant Buying administration.
Maintain accurate stock records, purchase orders and allocation data while working closely with Distribution and Retail teams to ensure efficient stock flow.
Contribute to seasonal reviews and planning discussions, identifying learnings to support future allocation and replenishment strategies.
The Skillset |
We're looking for someone with a strong numerical mindset, excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in understanding how product performs commercially.
You'll ideally bring 1-2 years' experience in merchandise allocation, merchandise administration or a similar analytical retail position, preferably within fashion or womenswear.
You'll also demonstrate:
Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, are essential, alongside confidence working with large volumes of data.
An understanding of key retail trading metrics, including sales, sell-through, weeks of cover, stock mix and margin.
Experience with merchandise planning or allocation systems, with exposure to AP21, TRS (Cube) or Centric PLM highly regarded.
Strong analytical capability, with the confidence to interpret data, identify trends and recommend practical actions.
Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain accuracy.
A proactive, accountable approach to your work, with strong follow-through and clear communication across teams.
A willingness to learn, ask questions and continually build your understanding of merchandise systems and processes.
An understanding of WSSI and Open-to-Buy principles would be advantageous.
A genuine interest in fashion, product performance and the commercial drivers behind successful retail trading.
This an appealing opportunity for an emerging merchandise professional looking to strengthen their allocation and analytical capabilities within an established fashion business, gaining exposure to the broader planning function and developing their commercial understanding of retail performance.
Apply with Jordan |
If this sounds like you, reach out to Jordan for a confidential chat.
jordan@thetalentmill.com.au
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support, and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.