Allocator

Our Brand Story ZIMMERMANN is a global luxury fashion brand, founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. Renowned for its signature approach to sophisticated femininity, distinctive prints, and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand is present across Australia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. Nicky Zimmermann’s creative vision and Simone Zimmermann’s strategic leadership have formed the foundation of the brand’s success. Their partnership – balancing design innovation with strong commercial direction – remains central to ZIMMERMANN’s identity and growth. Today, ZIMMERMANN continues to redefine modern luxury with collections that celebrate self-expression. Grounded in Australian sun-soaked optimism, the brand resonates with women around the world. Our global teams are united by a shared commitment to creativity, quality, and evolving the brand with integrity and purpose. At ZIMMERMANN, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to empowering talented individuals to build meaningful careers within an inclusive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking environment – where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated, and individuality is valued. The Opportunity The Allocator role sits within the Global Retail Planning team and supports the execution of seasonal planning strategies across the US retail network. The role is responsible for optimizing store inventory through accurate allocations, replenishment, stock transfers and ongoing sales and inventory analysis. Working closely with Planning, Retail Merchandising, Buying, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations and Logistics, this role ensures the right product reaches the right store at the right time to maximize full-price sales, optimize stock availability and minimize markdown risk. Job Responsibilities Execute pre-season store allocations and in-season replenishment in line with seasonal planning strategies, store budgets, layouts and visual merchandising requirements. Analyze store-level sales, stock and product performance to optimize inventory distribution, size ratios and full-price sales opportunities. Manage inventory activities including inter-store consolidations, recuts, rest and removals, stock transfers and end-of-season recalls to minimize markdown risk. Partner with Logistics, 3PL providers, Retail Merchandising, Buying, Planning, Online and Wholesale teams to support efficient inventory flow and timely store deliveries. Support inventory forecasting, new store stock packages, quality control checks and stock recalls as required. Prepare SKU, size and regional sales analysis to inform future size curves, improve sell-through and support inventory planning decisions. Analyze store sales and stock ahead of product launches, partnering with Visual Merchandising to inform rest and removal recommendations. Monitor US store performance and regional trends through reporting, store visits and regular engagement with Store Managers and Regional Managers. Maintain accurate and timely data, prepare store profiles and ad hoc reports, and respond to US store queries while sharing relevant insights with cross-functional teams. Support the wider Retail Merchandising, Buying and Planning teams as required, while complying with workplace health and safety policies and procedures. What You Will Bring Bachelor’s degree or equivalent retail experience. Experience in stock allocations and/or replenishment within a Retail environment is advantageous, but not a requirement. Have an analytical mind, flair for numbers and knowledge of Excel. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented and ability to multitask. Ability to think laterally and have a proactive approach. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining accuracy. Able to work independently as well as part of an International team. Why Join ZIMMERMANN? Flexible work options that supp…

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