Retail Management / Operations
Allocator (Fixed Term)
Moorabbin VIC, Australia
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Your Talent
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain or a related field
1–2 years’ experience in retail allocation, inventory management or merchandise planning
Experience in the fashion, lifestyle, sportswear or consumer goods industries preferred
Understanding of bricks-and-mortar and omnichannel retail operations is a plus
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
Familiarity with retail allocation systems (e.g. SAP, JDA, Oracle)
Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Basic understanding of ERP systems and inventory management processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Highly organised with effective time management
Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented
Fluent in English
Your Mission
The Allocator plays a vital role in ensuring the right products are in the right stores at the right time. This role supports the merchandising strategy by managing inventory allocation, optimising stock levels, and collaborating with planning, buying, and operations teams to drive sales and profitability.
Please note this is a 6-month fixed term opportunity.
Allocate products to stores based on performance, capacity, and regional needs
Monitor stock levels and ensure alignment with sales trends and business goals
Adjust allocations in response to trading data, store feedback, and market changes
Oversee automated replenishment systems and make manual adjustments when needed
Resolve stock shortages and overstock issues to maintain healthy inventory levels
Support product launches, seasonal events, and promotional campaigns with timely allocations
Collaborate with DTC, planning, and merchandising teams to align allocation strategies
Communicate with store teams to address inventory queries and gather feedback
Analyse allocation results and implement improvements where needed
Track and report key metrics including sell-through, stock coverage, and inventory health
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
