Junior Allocator

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-driven Allocator to support our Planning and Buying department. In this role, you will manage daily administrative tasks and data entry, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Your ability to work independently and use various software tools, including our ERP system, will be essential to your success. You will be an integral part of our team, even while working remotely.

Job Details:

• Work Setup: Remote (Work from home)

• Schedule: Monday 8am – 5pm Tuesday - Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (AEST)

• Holidays Observed: Australian Public Holidays (Victoria)

• Year-End Shutdown:
  For this year, the plan is to work until December 23rd, with a shutdown period beginning on December 24th and work resuming on January 5th. Please note that only official AU public holidays during the shutdown are observed as holidays. Any additional non-holiday days taken during this shutdown period will need to be offset using your available annual leave.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the flow of goods into the D2C channel in a timely manner, flagging risks to marketing or in-store executions 

• Allocate and release initial drops via excel spreadsheets across stores and eComm by communicating with our customer service team.
  Keeping our internal marketing, retail and ecom teams informed of release plans via email.

• Replenish core and carryover lines to maximise sales and profit using Cin7 and excel.

• Assist in report collation - weekly, monthly, quarterly for respective Planning/Buying team members. This will done through excel and google sheets.

• Assist in product lifecycle management by preparing markdown documents, and keying markdowns as required in our system and Spreadsheets.

• Maintain key documents in our Google Workspace, including buy files, line projections and MSSIs, flagging opportunities or risks in season

• Drive the store consolidation process on top performing and exit lines, alongside the Store Ops manager. This involves identifying fragmented lines and consolidating to the best opportunity store.

• Assist in size analysis for D2C ahead of seasonal buys through Cin7 and Excel.

• Other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: 1-2 years of experience in an administrative support role or a related field

• Language Skills: Advanced comprehension and communication skills in English

• Numeracy Skills: Strong ability to work with numbers, spreadsheets, and data details is essential

• Administrative Skills: Proven ability to multitask independently and prioritize workload efficiently

• Interdepartmental Liaison: Experience in liaising with various departments is highly beneficial, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration across teams

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace

• ERP Experience: Familiarity with ERP systems is preferred (experience with Cin7 is a plus, but not essential)