Merchandise Allocator (12m FTC)

OVERVIEW:

This is a 12m FTC opportunity.

This role is key to driving retail commercial success. As an Allocator, you’ll manage store allocation and replenishment to optimise availability, control risk, and maximise full-price sales. Working closely with Planning, Merchandising, Retail Operations, and Supply Chain, you’ll translate financial and product strategies into effective store-level execution, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time while managing one of Gymshark’s most valuable assets—inventory

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Allocation & Replenishment
Partner with Planning and Merchandising to execute initial store allocations and manage ongoing replenishment using sales performance, demand signals, store grading, and size curves. Support new store openings, campaigns, peak trading, and inter-store transfers to optimise stock placement and reduce risk.

In-Season Management
Provide regular visibility on sales, stock, and availability, identifying trends and trade actions. Collaborate on forecasts, adjust inventory flows, optimise size and style availability, and support markdown and promotional strategies.

Tools, Data & Process
Own allocation tools and reporting, ensure data accuracy, drive process improvements, and support the rollout of new allocation and planning systems.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Essential Skills 

• Experience in allocation and/or replenishment within retail or omni-channel. 


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 


• Clear and confident communication—written and verbal. 


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 


• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools. 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience working with allocation or planning systems. 


• Understanding of store KPIs, size curves, and retail trading dynamics. 


• A passion for the gym and living an active lifestyle—because understanding the product starts with living it. 

CLOSING DATE: Friday 2nd January 2026

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email [email protected]. 

ABOUT US.

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

Standard benefits include:

• Funded Healthcare benefit


• 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays pro rata


• Contributory Employer pension scheme


• Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading


• Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards


• Access to High Street cashback and discounts


• Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support


• Enhanced Family Leave package


• Life Assurance

Office location specific benefits include (IQ):

• Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)


• Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars


• EV charge points available

Office location specific benefits include (LDN):

• Funded multi-site fitness membership

Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.