Merchandise Allocator | Entry Level | Melbourne Head Office

Job Description

Due to internal promotions, we have an exciting full-time opportunity for an analytical and proactive Junior Allocator to join our collaborative and dynamic Merchandising team located in our head offices in Abbotsford.

Reporting to the Merchandise Planner, and working across Williams you will be responsible for the planning, replenishment and allocation to all stores across Australia; ensuring we have the right stock, in the right store, at the right time for our customers.

What Will Your Day Look Like

• Contributing to the achievement of the department's sales targets
• Facilitating the allocation & replenishment of merchandise by SKU
• Coordinating inter-store transfers of merchandise
• Analysing product flow & sales trends to accurately forecast future product needs
• Ensuring data integrity in data systems
• Ensuring stores are at the forefront of all activity in relation to merchandising & stock allocation processes
• Assisting the Planner in the pre-season planning process

About You

If you have a passion for Retail, a flair for numbers, an analytical mind with excellent attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities this is the perfect role to grow your career!  We would love to see experience in a Rretail environment, but this is not mandatory.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a passion for data
• Sound knowledge of footwear & fashion distribution & supply principles
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of attention to detail

About us

With more than 290+ stores and 2500+ employees nationally and a brand-new state-of-the-art distribution centre, we are Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear, owning and operating some of Australia's most iconic brands including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, Mollini, Cinori, Mathers, Williams, Diana Ferrari, and Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread!

As a family-owned company, at Munro Footwear Group (MFG) we value our team, our loyal customers, and our dedicated suppliers. We work hard to play hard, we celebrate each other, and we believe every Team Member is an essential part of our ongoing success.

What we offer

• Generous employee discount for you and your immediate family!
• An extra 4 days a year of ‘Life Leave'
• Flexible Paid Parental Leave
• A Competitive Salary Package
• Career Growth and development opportunities with a fun & friendly team
• Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) you'll have access to professional and confidential counselling and support services

You're not expected to have 100% of the skills listed above, we want you to grow and mature with the rest of the organisation. If you are organised, and love multi-tasking, while working in a dynamic environment in a supportive company, then we invite you to explore this role - we would love to hear from you!