Job Description

Since 1998 here at Platypus Shoes we have made it our business to deck out every single person who walks through our doors with the freshest footwear from all the biggest brands. But we reckon life goes beyond shoes. We believe it’s what you do in them that truly counts. So stay out late. Wake up early. Walk there, run back. Stand tall and be a champion in a crowd of Naysayers. We’re for the ones that dance harder, sing louder and don’t care what anyone else thinks. This is your story. Play Life Loud.

Platypus Shoes is a part of the Accent Group which is Australia and New Zealand's largest footwear group with over 900+ stores, 34 brands and 30+ online platforms including;, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot,, Merrell, Timberland, Stylerunner, Hoka, UGG, Saucony, Sports Direct & Nude Lucy!

We are looking for a driven and detail focused Allocation & Replenishment Analyst to join the Platypus team on a fixed term 12 month contract!
You will play a key role in managing stock flow across the business, working closely with Planning, Buying and Retail teams to ensure stores are set up to achieve sales and performance targets.
What you will be doing
• Allocate and replenish stock to stores to drive sales and optimise availability
• Monitor and maintain store stock levels and overall inventory performance
• Analyse sales trends to identify opportunities, risks and actionable insights
• Manage replenishment strategies to maximise sell through and minimise stock issues
• Allocate new range indents and support seamless, on time product launches
• Support new store openings with end to end stock coordination
• Proactively manage stock on hand SOH including consolidation of inventory across the network
• Contribute to weekly trade reporting and performance analysis
• Manage store gradings, profiles and core line performance
• Partner with stores, warehouse and customer experience teams to ensure smooth stock flow
• Monitor inbound receipts, deliveries and warehouse stock levels
What you bring
• Previous experience in allocation, replenishment or merchandise planning preferred
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• A proactive, solutions focused mindset with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
Why join Platypus
At Platypus we are passionate about sneakers, street culture and delivering results. As part of Accent Group you will be joining a business that values collaboration, energy and commercial thinking.
If you are commercially minded, analytically driven and thrive in a fast paced retail environment, apply now and make it happen.

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.