Merchandise Allocator
Auckland - New Zealand
Job Summary
This role isnt just about deploying inventory; as an Allocator youll help make sure our inventory is smartly distributed. We have different store formats locations and varied customer groups; use your analytical skills and understanding of our category/product assortment to support customer demand sales opportunities promotions and new product launches by getting the right stock into the right stores on time.
Youll use data and insights to understand stock trends product performance and store needs working closely with Planning Buying Store Operations and Supply Chain teams to keep stock moving smoothly across the network.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyse stock trends levels sales performance and purchasing behaviour to make replenishment and allocation recommendations
- Manage daily and weekly exceptions in RELEX to reduce overstocks and stock outs
- Collaborating with merchandise planning and operations teams to help manage supply challenges and keep stock moving smoothly for key events promotions and seasonal activity
- Supporting stock allocations from distribution centres to stores including manual orders when needed
- Help manage new products and product exits making sure information is kept up to date
- Help identify risks gaps and opportunities that supports customer demands and trading priorities
Qualifications :
Youre analytical curious and detail-focused with an interest in how stock availability impacts store performance and customer experience. Youre comfortable working with data spotting opportunities and finding better ways of doing things.
Youll bring:
- Experience in inventory allocation stock management replenishment retail operations or merchandise planning support
- Confidence using allocation inventory or reporting systems
- Intermediate Excel skills and strong attention to detail
- The ability to interpret data and turn insights into practical recommendations
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Good communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders
- Commercial awareness of how stock availability impacts sales and customer experience
- A proactive mindset and willingness to keep learning
Additional Information :
Come work with us!
This work will challenge and excite and youll be part of a well-loved brand with exceptional retail professionals who care about what they do. When you join The Warehouse Groupyoullenjoy a range of benefits that support your career wellbeing and lifestyle inc.:
- Team member discounts across our brands
- Youll have your birthday leave and charity day off (on us!) to celebrate you and doing good
- Free parking EV charging onsitegymand café at our convenient Northcote support office
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent team members
- A range of wellbeing support and development opportunities
If youre ready to build your retail merchandise career and make a real impact on store performance wed love to hear from you.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
The Warehouse Group looks after some of Aotearoa’s most famous and beloved retail brands, including The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming, and TheMarket. They stay famous and beloved because we’re always working to deliver relevant and exciting customer experiences to New ... View more