Allocator - Womenswear

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia David Jones Full time

Job no: 534866

Work type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Location:
Melbourne - CBD & Inner, Melbourne - East

Categories:
Merchandise


In conjunction with delivering its Vision strategy, David Jones is currently in the middle of a multi-faceted and organisational wide transformation as it transitions to new ownership.

In your role as the Allocator, you will support the Womenswear Merchandising team to drive profitable outcomes.


Your role as Allocator will be pivotal in supporting the success of our Merchandise team in Womenswear at David Jones.

Providing support to our Merchandise team you will be responsible for managing the allocation of stock into our stores and providing insight into stock performance.

We are looking for someone who has an analytical mindset, is highly organised and enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment.


With a hybrid mix of working at home as well as our Burnley office, this role will suit an individual who enjoys reading, interpreting, and analysing sales data looking to grow their career within merchandise.


What does the role involve?

  • Manage the allocation and replenishment of merchandise to David Jones stores
  • Analyse weekly sales by store to make recommendations that will maximise sales and minimise markdowns
  • Communicate with stores to ensure they are notified of allocation decisions impacting their stores
  • Conduct weekly and quarterly reporting
  • Communicate with stores to ensure they are notified of allocation decisions impacting their stores
  • Conduct weekly and quarterly reporting

What are we looking for?

  • Experience in a similar Allocator position is preferable
  • A solid understanding of the retail landscape
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • A selfstarter who loves collaborating with others but can also work autonomously
  • Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal

Why work for us?

  • A competitive remuneration package, including an annual bonus incentive
  • Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
  • Generous employee discounts across David Jones
  • An additional day of leave for your birthday
  • The opportunity to support community partnerships through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
  • Free onsite parking spot available
  • Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices
  • Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us


Since 1838, David Jones' limitless quest for innovation and progress established us as Australia's original influencer in fashion & lifestyle.

Today, our vision and purpose to continue this legacy is to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our current parent company, Woolworths Holdings Limited (

JSE:
WHL) have entered into a binding agreement for Anchorage Capital Partners to acquire David Jones, bringing our business back into Australian ownership and securing the next chapter of our growth journey.

Anchorage is one of Australia's leading and most highly experienced private equity firms, who will leverage their deep industry expertise, hands-on approach with management, and continued investment to drive key initiatives to grow the David Jones business and deliver sustainable future performance.


Advertised: 16 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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