Allocation Analyst

Celebrating our 20th Birthday in September this year, Forever New is Australia's fastest growing fashion clothing and accessories brand. With more than 450 stores and a vast online presence across the globe, we have developed a strong community of fashion-lovers, designers, innovators, experts and creatives who have taken us from Melbourne to the world. We’re a passionate group of individuals with a love for fashion and style – committed to doing whatever it takes to put a smile on her face. We make fashion for the modern woman on the move, and like her, we want to be ready for anything.

While we’re a global brand, behind the scenes we’re a collective of close friends: fashion enthusiasts, designers, and in-store experts, who work non‑stop to help our customers embrace and elevate their own personal style.

YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY

Join our high-performing Planning team as an Allocation Analyst and play a key role in maximising sales and optimising stock across our stores.

Working closely with the Planner, Buyers and Branch Merch teams, you’ll ensure the right product reaches the right stores at the right time — helping to drive sell‑through, manage replenishment and support store performance. If you love working with numbers and thrive in a fast‑paced retail environment, this is an exciting opportunity to start your career in Fashion Planning with a leading global brand.

Get excited to:

• Allocate new stock to stores in line with release plans and manage replenishment
• Review product performance and stock levels to optimise store allocation
• Action store builds, transfers, markdowns and promotions
• Maintain accurate store templates and grading to support business needs
• Collaborate with the wider team on weekly trade meetings and release plans
• Monitor stock flow from DC to stores to support effective trading
• Produce key reporting on product performance, stock levels and allocations
• Provide insights to support sales opportunities and minimise stock risk

THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU

As a valued member of the Forever New family, you'll not only enjoy a wide range of exciting rewards and benefits but also be part of a team that genuinely appreciates your talent and dedication.

• Benefit from a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic discounts for your family and friends.
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and lunch at the café downstairs.
• Enjoy the flexibility of loyalty and birthday leave to celebrate special moments in your life.
• Receive recruitment referral incentives for bringing talented individuals to join our exceptional team.
• Take advantage of our wellbeing and environmental incentives, promoting your overall wellness and contributing to a sustainable future.
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth.
• Be recognized for your outstanding contributions through our recognition program and service awards.
• Enjoy the convenience of subsidised car parking, ensuring a stress‑free commute.
• Thrive in our vibrant head office located in Richmond, an area renowned for its energy and creativity.
• Gain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents, expanding your horizons and providing diverse experiences.

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US

You will bring 2-3 years retail or fashion experience and a passion for numbers, analysis and commercial outcomes. A strong understanding of stock flow, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are key to success in this role.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills — love of working with data
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Commercial mindset with a focus on customer outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
• A qualification in Fashion Merchandising or related field (ideal but not required)
• Previous experience in store, allocations or merchandise is highly valued

Whether we’re designing our latest fashion collection, learning, laughing, and collaborating as a team or providing expert styling advice to our loyal customers, these are a few of the values engrained in our DNA.

If you’re excited to contribute to a growing global brand and play a meaningful role in our success, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as we continue to build on our 20-year legacy and shape the future of Forever New.

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