Retail Allocation Manager

About the role

Become the strategic partner behind inventory success! As a Retail Allocation Manager, you'll ensure optimal stock availability and drive efficiency across our stores, combining analytical prowess with proactive decision-making to create seamless shopping experiences.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute and review daily allocation and replenishment plans in o9 for assigned store groups (driven by country or servicing warehouse).
• Monitor inventory positions, stock imbalances, and exception alerts.
• Resolve exceptions within agreed thresholds and escalate where required.
• Adjust planning parameters within defined policies to respond to changing demand or supply conditions.
• Ensure accurate execution of stock transfer orders into ERP systems.
• Liaise with stores, logistics, and central teams to ensure smooth operational execution.
• Track and report on performance indicators for assigned stores.
• Provide guidance on allocation strategies, prioritization, and exception management as a liaison between allocators and inventory Planning lead.
• Own allocation and replenishment performance across the managed store network, ensuring inventory decisions support availability, productivity, and inventory health targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in allocation processes, system utilization, and parameter optimization across the team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in allocation, replenishment, and inventory planning within high-volume retail environments.
• Advanced proficiency with planning and forecasting systems (o9, SAP, or comparable platforms) to support data-driven inventory strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of ownership, prioritizing competing initiatives and delivering results with limited oversight.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability, leveraging data insights to identify root causes and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate with store leadership, supply chain partners, and cross-functional team members.
• Prominent ability to translate performance data into actionable operational strategies, while coaching and developing team members to improve planning effectiveness and business outcomes.
• Leadership experience driving regional allocation initiatives, including promotional planning and strategic event execution to support sales and inventory objectives.
• Must be able to work early mornings. Some nights, weekends and holidays are required during peak times.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $107,885.00 - $161,827.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints.
• Family Care Leave – Enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances – Life and disability insurance providing protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing – Access to the Headspace App and various wellbeing initiatives and programs.
• Colleague Discount – Generous discount on products and services.
• Bonus – Reward for reaching goals and meeting eligibility criteria.
• Your workplace – Hybrid work policy allowing an average of 3 days per week in the office.