Allocation Analyst

3 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

**Job no**: 998452
**Work type**: Full-Time
**Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
**Categories**: Merchandise

**_Purpose_**

Reporting to the Merchandise Planning Manager. The Allocation Analyst is responsible for the allocation of Country Road Home retail stock, driving sales through the correct distribution of inventory across boutiques, concessions, clearance stores and online locations. This role is directly accountable for managing the allocation of stock and the data integrity of all retail and planning tools and reports.

**_ Key Accountabilities_**

**Inventory**
- Monitor sales and inventory performance and maintain replenishment systems parameters to ensure appropriate stock levels to achieve sales, inventory turnover, and gross profit margin
- Execute and provide recommendations for a distribution strategy that supports and enhances merchandise, marketing, and financial strategies.
- Recap, evaluate, and recommend seasonal performance & flow opportunities by style, class, and department

**Reports and Analysis**
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports
- Prepare weekly delivery reports
- Prepare adhoc reports and sales analysis

**System Maintenance**
- Maintain costcards, assist in preparing post season review analysis
- Maintain system data integrity, including pricing and all fields relating to reports and product data
- Manage line cards for core lines

**Online Business Support**
- Allocate stock to the online business to ensure that correct product placement and adequate allocation of stock

**Communication**
- Maintain the Margin Report by making changes as needed including changes in style numbers, costs, RRP’s and delivery dates.
- Communicate forward delivery dates and exceptions to the AUS VM team
- Communicating with production teams on forecasts, retail pricing and delivery updates
- Ability to work cross functionally, communicating priorities and deadlines

**_Key Capabilities_**
- Previous experience in a similar role highly advantageous, alternatively a faced paced, data entry or similar analytical role
- Demonstrated ability to understand financial measurements and how to positively execute them
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience
- Ability to analyse and interpret reports and data
- High level of attention to detail and a process improvement mentality
- Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

**_Why work for CRG?_**

The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer:

- Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
- Seasonal clothing allowance
- An additional day of leave for your birthday
- An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
- Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
- Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
- Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.

**_Country Road_**

Since 1974, Country Road has built a legacy of effortless style and quality designs that are made to last. From its products to its partnerships and stores, the brand looks to drive positive change so you can feel proud of every Country Road purchase you take home.

**Advertised**: 21 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 23 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time


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