POLITIX is a modern menswear brand specialising in elevated style, combining expert design and craftsmanship to help men look their best. POLITIX is the ultimate wingman, drawing on 50 years of experience to provide high-quality products & exceptional service at the value he demands.  

As an Allocation Analyst, you will be responsible for the allocation of retail stock, driving sales through the correct distribution of inventory across boutiques, concessions, clearance stores and online locations. This role is directly accountable for managing the allocation of stock and the data integrity of all retail and planning tools and reports.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor sales and inventory performance and maintain replenishment systems parameters to ensure appropriate stock levels to achieve sales, inventory turnover, and gross profit margin
• Execute and provide recommendations for a distribution strategy that supports and enhances merchandise, marketing, and financial strategies
• Recap, evaluate, and recommend seasonal performance & flow opportunities by style, class, and department
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, prepare weekly delivery reports 
• Prepare adhoc reports and sales analysis
• Maintain system data integrity, including pricing and all fields relating to reports and product data
• Manage line cards for core lines.
• Allocate stock to the online business to ensure that correct product placement and adequate allocation of stock
• Maintain the Margin Report by making changes as needed including changes in style numbers, costs, RRP’s and delivery dates
• Communicate forward delivery dates and exceptions to the AUS VM team
• Communicating with production teams on forecasts, retail pricing and delivery updates
• Ability to work cross functionally, communicating priorities and deadlines.

Key Capabilities

• Previous experience in a similar role highly advantageous, alternatively a faced paced, data entry or similar analytical role
• Demonstrated ability to understand financial measurements and how to positively execute them
• Microsoft Excel experience
• Ability to analyse and interpret reports and data
• High level of attention to detail and a process improvement mentality
• Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Bi-annual product allowance, access to sample sales and 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all CRG brands
• Flex your leave your way, including birthday leave, volunteer leave, personal leave and more
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including Health Insurance, 24/7 EAP counselling, discounted gym memberships and financial advice services
• 18 weeks paid parental leave program for eligible employees with return-to-work clothing allowance
• Internal career opportunities across our brands
• Annual learning calendar to support your ongoing development
• Support impactful community and charity partnerships across our brands, including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross and Landcare.

Who We Are

Country Road Group is a design-led portfolio of premium fashion brands, comprising five iconic labels: Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery and Politix. Each brand has its own story, and together they hold a market-leading position in the mid to upper tier of Australia's specialty fashion segment with a focus on delivering our ambition to build a portfolio of distinctive brands that drive sustainable growth. Country Road Group is part of Woolworths Holdings Limited (South Africa), a leading Southern Hemisphere retail group.

We encourage you to explore our Current Opportunities and we look forward to connecting with you!

Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

We’re committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.