Allocator - Black Pepper

ABOUT BLACK PEPPER

Black Pepper creates stylish, elegant women's fashion that not only looks beautiful but also makes her feel confident, valued and celebrated. Whether it's our products, our service, or our community engagement, we strive to leave a lasting impact on the lives we touch.

We put our ladies at the heart and soul of everything we do, celebrating their individual character and charm so they look and feel fabulous in their own unique way.

ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

We're looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Allocator to join the Black Pepper Planning team at our Richmond Head Office.

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the right stock reaches the right stores at the right time. Working closely with the Planning and Retail teams, you'll manage allocations, replenishments, and stock movement to help drive sales, optimise inventory levels, and support the ongoing success of our retail network.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for retail to grow their career within a supportive, collaborative, and results-driven environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Allocate stock to stores in line with range and capacity plans.
• Manage replenishments, consolidations, and transfers to optimise sales and stock turn.
• Analyse store and product performance, making recommendations to maximise results.
• Support promotional and marketing initiatives through effective stock management.
• Maintain accurate reporting and data integrity across systems.
• Communicate regularly with Planning, Retail and Store teams to address stock and product queries.

ABOUT YOU

• 1–2 years' experience in retail allocation, merchandise planning, or a related role.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Skilled in Excel and comfortable working with large data sets.
• Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating across teams.
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using AP21 or similar systems is advantageous.
• Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn and grow within the planning function.

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work
• Generous discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective
• Exclusive LK Group discounts – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel's Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more
• Access to sample sales – Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
• Leave when it matters – Paid parental leave &  volunteer leave.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards
• Well-being matters – Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

If you're looking to take the next step in your retail planning career and want to be part of a brand that values quality, collaboration, and growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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 to bring brands to life

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.