We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Merchandise Allocator to join our Merchandise team at Best & Less.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring the right products are in the right stores at the right time. Working closely with Planners, Buyers, Stores, and our Distribution Centre, you'll use sales and stock data to drive allocation decisions, maximise sales opportunities, and support an exceptional customer experience.

This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who loves working with data, enjoys problem-solving, and has a genuine passion for retail, fashion, and product. You'll gain exposure to the end-to-end merchandise lifecycle while working alongside experienced Merchandise Planning and Buying professionals in a team-oriented and supportive team environment.

About You

Youhaveagenuinepassionforfashion,retail,andcustomerexperienceandareexcitedbytheopportunitytoinfluenceproductperformancethrougheffectivestockmanagementandallocationdecisions.

Most importantly, you're eager to learn, commercially curious, and looking to build a long-term career within Merchandise Planning and Allocation.

YourDayWillConsistOf:

- Monitoringsalesandstockperformanceandmakingallocationrecommendationsbasedontradingresults
- Analysingsales,stock,andinventorydatatoidentifyopportunitiesandpotentialrisks
- SupportingPlannerswithreporting,forecasting,tradereviews,andseasonalplanningactivities
- Assistingwithadvertisingordersandkeypromotionalevents




- PartneringwithStores,Buyers,Planners,andSupplyChainteamstoensureproductavailability
- Providingrecommendationstoimproveallocationstrategiesandstockperformance
- Assistingwithweeklyandmonthlyreportingonsales,stock,andinventoryperformance

Maintaining accurate product and inventory information within merchandise systems

YouHillHave:

Experience

- PreviousexperienceinAllocation,MerchandisePlanning,Retail,InventoryManagement,orarelatedfield
- Experienceworkingwithsalesandstockreporting
- Exposuretoreplenishment,inventorymanagement,orallocationprocessesishighlyregarded
- Experience working in a fast-paced retail environment

Technical&ProfessionalSkills;

- Stronganalyticalandnumericalcapability
- Strongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills
- Problem-solvingandcritical-thinkingskills
- Abilitytobuildstrongrelationshipsandworkcollaborativelyacrossteams
- Aproactiveapproachwithafocusoncontinuousimprovement
- Agenuinepassionforretail,fashion,andcustomerexperience
- Strong commercial curiosity and an interest in understanding customer buying behaviour

Qualifications

- RelevantqualificationinBusiness,Commerce,Retail,Merchandising,orarelateddiscipline(desirable)
- RetailSupportOfficeorstore-basedretailexperience
- Understandingofretailtradingcyclesandpromotionalevents
- Adesiretobuildalong-termcareerwithinMerchandisePlanningandRetailAnalytics

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📌 Allocator (Sydney)
🏢 Best & Less
📍 Sydney