Allocator

At PUMA were driven by one simple belief: Forever Faster. As one of the worlds leading sports brands we create moments that inspire athletes teams and communities across the globe.

Were looking for an analytical and commercially minded Allocator to join our Retail Planning this role youll be at the heart of ensuring the right products reach the right stores at the right time helping to maximise sales enhance the customer experience and drive inventory performance across our retail network.

If you love working with data enjoy solving complex inventory challenges and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment this is an opportunity to build your career with a globally recognised brand.

As an Allocator youll play a critical role in managing inventory flow across our retail stores. Working closely with Planning Merchandising Retail Operations and Logistics teams youll use data and insights to make allocation decisions that support commercial outcomes and deliver exceptional stock availability.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their planning or merchandise career who wants to develop deep retail planning expertise within a high-performing and collaborative team.

Youll take ownership of inventory allocation activities and contribute to broader retail performance initiatives including:

Youll ensure stock is allocated effectively across the retail network based on sales performance store capacity and customer demand.

• Allocate products to stores using sales and inventory insights

• Review stock levels and identify allocation opportunities

• Respond to changing sales trends and trading performance

• Support stock optimisation across the store network

Youll help maintain healthy inventory levels by monitoring replenishment performance and taking proactive action where needed.

• Manage and maintain replenishment processes

• Identify and resolve stock shortages and overstock risks

• Support timely replenishment of key and promotional product lines

• Optimise inventory availability across stores

Youll play an important role in launching new products and supporting key trading periods.

• Execute allocations for new product launches and campaigns

• Support seasonal events and promotional activity

• Analyse allocation effectiveness and identify learnings

• Contribute to process and system improvements

Success in this role comes from building strong relationships across the business.

• Partner closely with Planning Merchandising and Retail teams

• Liaise with stores regarding inventory needs and performance

• Work with Logistics teams to resolve supply and delivery issues

• Support cross-functional business initiatives

Youll leverage data to uncover trends monitor performance and inform future decisions.

• Analyse sales and inventory performance

• Track key allocation and stock-health metrics

• Produce regular reporting and insights

• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and stock efficiency

Youll be measured on your ability to drive strong inventory outcomes including:

• Sales and sell-through performance

• Gross margin achievement

• Replenishment completion rates

• Stock turn and inventory health

• Allocation accuracy and efficiency

Were looking for someone who combines analytical capability with strong commercial awareness and a genuine passion for retail.

Youll bring:

• 1-2 years experience in Allocation Merchandise Planning Inventory Management or a related retail function

• Experience working within a fast-paced multi-site retail environment

• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis

• Exposure to allocation planning or ERP systems such as SAP Oracle JDA or similar

• Excellent numerical analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability

• A proactive organised and solutions-focused approach

Experience within fashion sportswear footwear lifestyle or consumer goods retail will be highly regarded.

At PUMA youll join a business where performance innovation and collaboration are part of everyday life.

Youll enjoy:

• Career growth opportunities within a global sports brand

• A collaborative and high-performing team environment

• Exposure to leading retail planning practices

• Flexible and dynamic workplace culture

• Employee discounts on PUMA products

• The opportunity to contribute to a brand recognised around the world

Ready to Be Join the Team

If youre looking to accelerate your career in retail planning and inventory management while working with one of the worlds most iconic sports brands wed love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape how PUMA products reach customers across Australia.