ASSISTANT PLANNER / SENIOR ALLOCATOR | OXFORD

Fashion Retail | Merchandise Planning | Career Growth Opportunity

PASSIONATE ABOUT FASHION, NUMBERS AND DRIVING COMMERCIAL RESULTS? YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE STARTS WITH OXFORD.

Join an established Australian fashion brand and play a key role in shaping the future of our merchandise planning and allocation strategy.

OXFORD is seeking a commercially minded, analytical and highly motivated Assistant Planner / Senior Allocator to join our Merchandise Planning team.

With an extensive network of retail and outlet stores across Australia, alongside our growing online business, this is an exciting chance to work across multiple channels and directly influence stock performance, product availability and profitability.

We are looking for someone who loves working with numbers, understands the importance of having the right stock in the right place at the right time, and thrives on turning data into commercial opportunities.

If you are an experienced Senior Allocator ready to take the next step, or an Assistant Planner looking to further develop your career within a dynamic fashion business, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT OXFORD

OXFORD is an established Australian men's and women's fashion retailer, recognised for its contemporary style, quality collections and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

With a strong retail heritage and an evolving national footprint, our business continues to focus on innovation, commercial performance and building a strong future for the brand.

Our success is driven by our people, and we believe in creating an environment where talent, initiative and fresh thinking are encouraged and valued.

As we continue to strengthen our retail operations and merchandise strategy, we are investing in individuals who are passionate about fashion retail, commercially focused and motivated to make a difference.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Merchandise Planner, you will play an integral role in supporting the planning, allocation and replenishment of merchandise across our national retail network, outlet stores and online channels.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused position where your ability to analyse sales trends, identify opportunities and make informed stock decisions will directly contribute to business performance.

You will work closely with our Buying, Planning, COO and Retail Operations and Warehouse teams to ensure we maximise sales opportunities, improve stock productivity and deliver the best possible product availability across our stores.

This is an opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas and develop your commercial expertise within an evolving Australian fashion business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

STOCK ALLOCATION, REPLENISHMENT & OPTIMISATION

- Execute weekly stock allocations, replenishment,



transfers and consolidations across stores and channels to maximise sales and stock productivity.

- Analyse historical sales performance, size curves, colour preferences, product fits and store profiles to support accurate initial allocations.

- Prepare packing lists and size breakdowns for new-season merchandise launches.

- Monitor core, continuity and carry-over styles to maintain optimal stock availability and minimise missed sales opportunities.

- Develop and maintain effective replenishment models aligned with store performance and customer demand.

- Identify opportunities to rebalance stock across the network, improving sell-through and reducing aged inventory.

- Support stock builds for new store openings and consolidation strategies for store closures.

MERCHANDISE PLANNING, TRADING & PERFORMANCE

- Support weekly, monthly and seasonal sales, stock and performance reporting.

- Analyse sales trends, sell-through, stock cover, margin and inventory performance to identify commercial opportunities.

- Assist in the preparation and development of seasonal option plans and merchandise forecasts.

- Work with the Buying team to maintain accurate range plans and product information.

- Support outlet pricing, markdown and stock clearance strategies to optimise inventory and profitability.

- Identify opportunities to improve stock availability, reduce excess inventory and maximise full-price selling.

- Provide meaningful analysis and recommendations to support trading decisions.

COLLABORATION & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

- Partner closely with State Managers, Store Managers and Retail Operations to understand store performance and stock requirements.

- Work collaboratively with Warehouse and Logistics teams to ensure accurate and timely distribution of merchandise.

- Support effective communication between Buying, Planning, Retail and Distribution teams.

- Respond proactively to stock queries, allocation requirements and emerging trading opportunities.

- Contribute to improvements in planning processes, reporting accuracy and stock management efficiencies.

- Support the Merchandise Planner and broader business with commercial projects and initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

We are looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with commercial curiosity, initiative and a genuine passion for fashion retail.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

- A minimum of 1 year's experience in an Assistant Planner,



Senior Allocator or similar merchandise planning position.

- Experience within fashion, apparel, lifestyle or multi-store retail environments, highly regarded.

- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis and report creation.

- Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.

- An understanding of merchandise allocation, replenishment, stock management and retail trading principles.

- Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities to improve sales, sell-through and stock efficiency.

- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills.

- Confidence communicating with stakeholders across multiple business functions.

- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities.

- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

- A genuine enthusiasm for fashion, product and the retail industry.

Most importantly, we want someone who is curious, commercially driven and excited to contribute to the continued success of OXFORD.

WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH OXFORD?

We believe exceptional talent deserves exceptional opportunities.

At OXFORD, we are committed to attracting, developing and recognising talented people who want to grow with our business.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

- Generous 60% staff discount – access our men's and women's collections at an exceptional saving.

- Career development and progression – build your expertise and develop your career within Merchandise Planning.

- Broad commercial exposure – gain valuable experience across retail, outlets, buying, planning and online channels.

- Supportive and collaborative culture – work alongside experienced leaders and passionate retail professionals.

- Opportunity to make a genuine impact – your analysis, ideas and decisions will directly influence commercial outcomes.

- An evolving Australian fashion business – be part of an exciting period of growth, development and continued improvement.

- Recognition and opportunity – join a business that values accountability, initiative, teamwork and individual contribution.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR PLANNING CAREER?

If you are passionate about fashion retail, love analysing data and want to develop your career in merchandise planning, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Whether you're an experienced Senior Allocator ready to progress or an Assistant Planner seeking a role with greater commercial exposure and responsibility, we would love to hear from you.

Bring your analytical skills, commercial mindset and ambition to OXFORD and help shape the future of our merchandise performance.

APPLY NOW – TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER WITH OXFORD!

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