About

At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isn’t just where we work, it’s who we are. As one of the UK’s leading outdoor retailers, we partner with world-class brands to offer a wide range of premium outdoor clothing, footwear, and gear designed for adventure, performance, and lifestyle such as Patagonia, Rab, North Face, Hoka,Onand Garmin and much more.We’re looking for a Allocator to join us; this role is about more than just day-to-day responsibilities, it’s about shaping how we inspire our customers, support our stores, and grow our community.We’re currently based in Kemble but will be moving to central Swindon in Spring 2026 - just a short walk from the train station and the new bus boulevard. It’s an exciting next step in our adventure, and a chance for you to be part of it from the very start. You can take a look at our new location here: 1 Newbridge Square, Swindon.What you’ll be doingEnsuring products are distributed to the right locations in line with demand, sales patterns and seasonal trendsSupporting accurate sales planning by adjusting stock levels as business needs changeMonitoring stock levels to minimise both shortages and excess, keeping stock availability consistentUsing sales and customer insights to make well-informed stock allocation decisionsInvestigating and resolving stock issues, suggesting smarter ways of working to improve efficiency and resultsWe’re looking for someone whoHas experience in stock management and allocation, ideally using ERP or stock management systemsUnderstands demand forecasting and stock optimisation principlesBrings strong analytical and problem-solving skills and is confident working with dataIs proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis toolsCommunicat