A Network of Opportunity

About Brand Collective 
Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!  

The opportunity:
We are on the lookout for an Allocator to join our Licenced Brands team based at our Richmond Support Office! Reporting directly to the Head of Planning, this position requires a driven and detail-oriented Allocator who will be responsible for allocating the appropriate stock to our Retail & Online Stores for Reebok, Superdry, Replay & Canada Goose stores. This position is responsible for ensuring delivery targets are met in line with budgets. 

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Work with the Merchandise Planning manager to develop and refine Retail Store stock grids/profiles
• Create and maintain store option planners & SOH capacity model
• Manage replenishment of core and seasonal lines to ensure in-stock targets are met
• Maintain the right product mix, analyzing and reacting to store trends and overall performance
• Monitor gaps and make recommendations for action
• Communicate with stores on key brand/product issues, such as removing and adding styles or changing in store dates.
• Liaise with the warehouse to coordinate and report on stock deliveries 
• Work directly with the stores and store teams to understand and assist in the management of their inventory requirements, and provide necessary support to assist them deliver their objectives
• Support the Merchandise Planning Manager and key stake holders in recurring and ad hoc analysis, reporting and accurately entering information into the system and Brand support admin requirements
• Send out allocation update communications to Retail Store teams as appropriate 

The skills and experience you offer us:

• At least 1 years' experience as an Allocator in the footwear/apparel industry or relevant experience
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Problem Solving ability to gather all key information and then use logic and creativity to propose solutions
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment for a high-volume retailer
• Capacity to build strong working relationships throughout the brand and work effectively with all levels
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are a must
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team as well as autonomously.
• AP21 experience preferred but not essential (other considerations include SAP etc.)

Just some of the perks we offer you 

• Generous discounts for you and your family across Brand Collective's stable of brands! That’s 50% off brands such as Reebok, Superdry, Clarks, Review, Hush Puppies, Elka Collective, Black Pepper and many more 

• RECENTLY LAUNCHED - additional discounts across our parent company, LK Group, including Daniel's Donuts, Hommey, LK Group Hospitality, Snooze, and many more!

• Pet friendly workspace - yes, you can bring your dog to work! 

• Invitations to epic sample sales 

• Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program  

• Novated Leasing 

• Generous service awards 

• Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals 

• and more!

Apply today to bring brands to life 

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today with your current resume and optional Cover Letter.  

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.