Job Description

As a Merchandise Allocator in our Health and Wellbeing Business Unit, you’ll work at the heart of our merchandise team, using data, insights and collaboration to optimise stock flow and maximise sales across a range of products; from wearable tech and gym accessories to recreational sports equipment in cricket and tennis. Your attention to detail and knack for spotting trends will help ensure our products are always where customers need them, while keeping our inventory lean and efficient. This role is a parental leave cover until late January 2027.

What you’ll be doing

• Own inventory allocation — Use our allocation and replenishment tools (Netstock and JDA Replenishment) to distribute stock across stores and distribution centres, ensuring products are in the right location to meet customer demand.
• Drive commercial performance — Support your category to achieve key financial targets including sales, gross profit, and inventory goals by managing stock flow and monitoring product performance.
• Collaborate across teams — Work closely with Business and Category Managers, Planners, Supply Chain and store management teams to maintain optimal stock levels and respond quickly to changes in demand.
• Optimise aged and seasonal inventory — Track sell-through and product lifecycles, providing recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce overstock or markdown risk.
• Maintain master data accuracy — Ensure all inventory and product information, including season codes and refill metrics is correct and up to date.
• Share insights and updates — Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, contributing key learnings and recommendations to drive smarter decisions and better outcomes.

What You’ll Bring… We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and can combine operational know-how with analytical thinking.

• Data & Tech Confidence – Strong Excel capabilities are essential for this role.
• Retail Operations Savvy – Hands-on understanding of how retail stores operate and what drives performance.
• Stock Flow Specialist – Experience managing inventory allocation to meet customer demand.
• Knowledge Builder – Tertiary study in Category Management or Finance desirable, but not essential.
• Self-Starter Mindset – Able to work independently, use initiative, and spot opportunities to optimise.
• Multi-Tasking Pro – Comfortable juggling priorities while working across several categories.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements – spend 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.
• Learning and development opportunities across a diverse category to support your professional growth within retail merchandising
• Generous team discounts across all our iconic brands — rebel, Supercheap Auto, BCF, and Macpac

We'd love to have you join our team, ensuring stock lands in the right place at the right time over this contracted period - you never know where the opportunity may take you. Apply today!

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