Allocations Analyst
About the Company
At Nine West, our aim is to grow our people, our stores, our brand and our image to maintain our place as a market leader in footwear and accessory retailing.
Established in 1978, the Nine West brand took its name from its founding address at 9 West, 57th Street in New York City. With over 30 stores in Australia, we have a prominent brand presence and reputation for delivering exceptional products and service.
About the Role
As an Allocations Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in optimising inventory management and allocation strategies to maximise sales and profitability. You will analyse sales data, forecast demand, and allocate merchandise effectively across our retail locations. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about driving business growth through inventory planning.
This is an exciting time to join the brand as we grow other brands under our umbrella.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Prepare store allocation grids in line with sales contribution and store open/closing schedules.
* Release stock allocations to the Warehouse timeously to achieve agreed delivery dates for existing and new stores.
* Set up auto-replenishment model stocks for all core items and monitor weekly to ensure that there is sufficient stock on repeat orders to maintain sales.
* Review and refill all manual replenishment styles weekly, in line with store stock requirements.
* Communicate to retail teams regularly.
* Prepare weekly trading results for Department Head's Monday meeting.
* Prepare reports as needed
* This role is 3 days per week.
Skills & Experience
* Experience in a similar role, ideally for a fashion retail company.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Possess strong numerical and analytical skills.
* Able to work alongside a range of key senior stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.
* Detail orientated mindset with a focus on accuracy.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organisation.
The Application Process:
If Nine West sounds like the perfect fit, and you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic retail environment, please apply today