About Smiggle

Smiggle is recognised around the world for its market-leading school supplies, stationery & gifts, it’s vibrant product designs, and its creativity and ability to deliver on the promise of fun. Smiggle is one of the most exciting and innovative children’s brands in the world – with over 300 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, with wholesale and distribution partnerships in many countries around the world. With much more growth ahead, Smiggle is the place where a smile meets a giggle; and there’s no better place to work and build your career!

About the Role

Join the Smiggle team as an Inventory Analyst! Reporting to the Inventory Team Leader, you will manage flow of stock from our Distribution Centre to our stores within our UK market. This role is a great opportunity for a current Allocator who wants to further develop their Planning career, or for someone who is looking to start their career in Inventory!

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the planning team to launch new product with allocations based on store budgets, layout and VM quantities
• Daily review of replenishment levels to maximise stock availability in line with sales trends
• Analysing stock on hand reporting and recommending stock transfers and consolidations
• Collaborating with VM and Planning teams to improve sales opportunities
• Developing strong knowledge of product trends, store and geographic attributes across multiple global markets

Skills & Experience

• Experience in inventory allocations within a Retail environment is advantageous
• Have an analytical mind, flair for numbers and knowledge of Excel
• Ability to think laterally and have a proactive approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining accuracy
• Build relationships with team members from various departments internally

Benefits

• Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales
• Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
• Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in Inventory and Planning. If this sounds like the perfect role for you then apply now!