06 Jul
Puma
Melbourne
YOUR MISSION
The Allocator plays a vital role in ensuring the right products are in the right stores at the right time. This role supports the merchandising strategy by managing inventory allocation, optimising stock levels, and collaborating with planning, buying, and operations teams to drive sales and profitability.
Please note this is a 6-month fixed term opportunity.
- Allocate products to stores based on performance, capacity, and regional needs
- Monitor stock levels and ensure alignment with sales trends and business goals
- Adjust allocations in response to trading data, store feedback, and market changes
- Oversee automated replenishment systems and make manual adjustments when needed
- Resolve stock shortages and overstock issues to maintain healthy inventory levels
- Support product launches, seasonal events, and promotional campaigns with timely allocations
- Collaborate with DTC, planning, and merchandising teams to align allocation strategies
- Communicate with store teams to address inventory queries and gather feedback
- Analyse allocation results and implement improvements where needed
- Track and report key metrics including sell-through, stock coverage, and inventory health
YOUR TALENT
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain or a related field
- 1–2 years’ experience in retail allocation, inventory management or merchandise planning
- Experience in the fashion, lifestyle, sportswear or consumer goods industries preferred
- Understanding of bricks-and-mortar and omnichannel retail operations is a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Familiarity with retail allocation systems (e.g. SAP, JDA, Oracle)
- Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Basic understanding of ERP systems and inventory management processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Highly organised with effective time management
- Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Fluent in English
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
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