AddressThe Role
Do you have a passion for fashion and a keen eye for detail? Are you a commercially minded analytical thinker with strong organizational skills? This might be the perfect role for you! Join our dynamic team at Perri Cutten in the role of Merchandise Allocator and contribute to the success of our brand!
Based in our Support Office in Malvern and reporting to the Planning Manager, you will be accountable for the management of daily stock functions to ensure that correct stock levels are in stores and Warehouse at all times to maximise sales.
Other responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Analysis and reporting of sales and stock performance
- Ensure stock levels are maintained by monitoring and replenishing stock levels in our warehouse and stores for both indent and BSR/Replenishment lines
- Manage the replenishment system at a style and size level
- Conduct monthly reviews of in store stock levels against warehouse stock levels
- Ensure deliveries are within agreed time frames into stores
- Reporting of any known stock shortages / surpluses upon delivery
- Manage timing, process & logistics of the stock take function for all stores and warehouse
- Conduct periodic stock takes when required in retail stores and warehouse
- Manage stock take variation reporting to balance book and count quantities
- Analyse stock on hand reporting to determine which items need to be consolidated in accordance with company policy
- Manage transfers, in transit reporting and investigate aged items
- Customer and store queries
To be successful in this role you will have:
- 2-3 years' experience allocating within a retail environment
- Finance, accounting, commerce degree highly desirable
- Highly developed analytical and practical skills and a quick study in new systems
- Proficient to intermediate skills in Excel
- Willingness to launch and streamline new and existing procedures and systems
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal to team members at all levels.
- Highly organised, detailed and focused approach to work and deadlines
- Ability to think laterally on all issues and take a proactive approach to resolve them
- A positive and proactive 'can do' attitude
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise with key internal and external stakeholders
- Experience with Apparel 21 system
We provide:
- A competitive salary package
- Generous product allowance
- 50% clothing discount off all of our brands (GAZMAN, Perri Cutten, Cable Melbourne)
- Free on-site parking
- The opportunity to build your career with a successful, established and trusted Australian brand
- Fantastic work/life balance
- A friendly, motivating and rewarding team environment, where achievements are recognised
- A highly supportive management team
- Opportunities to attend fantastic events through the year
About us
Austin Group is an established Australian owned and family run fashion retailer and wholesaler that includes some of Australia’s most iconic menswear and womenswear brands. Our portfolio of brands include GAZMAN, Cable and Perri Cutten. We proudly operate over 130 retail stores in Australia and supply to over 150 wholesale locations throughout Australia and NZ.
Perri Cutten has been dressing stylish Australian women for 40 years. Our designs offer timeless appeal, incorporating classic styling, magnificent fabrics and superb cuts. We provide high quality garments offering great value. We source the best fabrics globally and are proud that we are Ethical Clothing Australia accredited and 75% – 80% of our product is manufactured in Australia.
Our Culture
Austin Group’s family driven culture is built on our belief in authenticity, passion and always striving to ensure every interaction we have builds a truly personable relationship and delivers an experience that is beyond expected. We seek to inspire one another day in and day out with a proactive, collaborative and positive approach.
We look for passionate, skilled and energetic individuals who will be great brand ambassadors for our company and will join us on our journey as we grow and evolve these iconic Australian brands. Join us and love what you do. It makes for a great day at work!
Team Testimonials
"From the moment I started it felt very comfortable and the support was amazing! We are a family working together to achieve a great balance of sales and respect for each other and the company! I am passionate about Perri Cutten and love the clothes and the beautiful customers I have met along the way some of whom have become friends." Gai – Perri Cutten Manuka
“Having worked previously at large scale organisations, one thing I noticed immediately at Austin Group is the sense of connection. Family owned and run, there is a real feeling of growth across each of the brands. Everything you work on is meaningful which provides excitement in the roles that we do. There is no shortage of passion at Austin Group!” Dean – Austin Group | Head of CRM
If you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude and are looking to join a highly dedicated and passionate team, please submit your application including your resume and cover letter to via Seek or to ***********@austingroup.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you!
*Please note that due to a high number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Winners of the Retailworld Australian Retail Employer of the Year 2023 - voted by our team!
