At PUMA, we're driven by one simple belief: Forever Faster. As one of the world's leading sports brands, we create moments that inspire athletes, teams and communities across the globe.
We're looking for an analytical and commercially minded Allocator to join our Retail Planning team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of ensuring the right products reach the right stores at the right time, helping to maximise sales, enhance the customer experience and drive inventory performance across our retail network.
If you love working with data, enjoy solving complex inventory challenges and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this is an opportunity to build your career with a globally recognised brand.
As an Allocator, you'll play a critical role in managing inventory flow across our retail stores. Working closely with Planning, Merchandising, Retail Operations and Logistics teams, you'll use data and insights to make allocation decisions that support commercial outcomes and deliver exceptional stock availability.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their planning or merchandise career who wants to develop deep retail planning expertise within a high-performing and collaborative team.
You'll take ownership of inventory allocation activities and contribute to broader retail performance initiatives, including:
You'll ensure stock is allocated effectively across the retail network based on sales performance, store capacity and customer demand.
Allocate products to stores using sales and inventory insights
Review stock levels and identify allocation opportunities
Respond to changing sales trends and trading performance
Support stock optimisation across the store network
You'll help maintain healthy inventory levels by monitoring replenishment performance and taking proactive action where needed.
Manage and maintain replenishment processes
Identify and resolve stock shortages and overstock risks
Support timely replenishment of key and promotional product lines
Optimise inventory availability across stores
You'll play an important role in launching new products and supporting key trading periods.
Execute allocations for new product launches and campaigns
Support seasonal events and promotional activity
Analyse allocation effectiveness and identify learnings
Contribute to process and system improvements
Success in this role comes from building strong relationships across the business.
Partner closely with Planning, Merchandising and Retail teams
Liaise with stores regarding inventory needs and performance
Work with Logistics teams to resolve supply and delivery issues
Support cross-functional business initiatives
You'll leverage data to uncover trends, monitor performance and inform future decisions.
Analyse sales and inventory performance
Track key allocation and stock-health metrics
Produce regular reporting and insights
Identify opportunities to improve profitability and stock efficiency
